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YD53 TWM

2003 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

440,993 mi
Last recorded440,993 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 TWM
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 440,993 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 440,993 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 43,693 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 43,369 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 42,777 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 42,470 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,793 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,867 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 40,407 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,107 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,922 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 34,817 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 32,425 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,910 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 27,456 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,932 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,379 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2010 21,871 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 20,938 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,986 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,993 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,532 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1150?

Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,399
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
3,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 623
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 105
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 86
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YD53 TWM is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2003 BMW R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 27,443 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 623 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD53 TWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1150 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R1150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD53 TWM registered?

YD53 TWM is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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