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YG03 GVE

2003 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,119 mi
Last recorded65,119 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 GVE
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 65,119 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 64,528 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 61,977 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 60,804 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,376 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,626 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 52,490 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,650 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 45,399 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,385 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 37,111 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,253 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,940 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 27,605 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,942 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,273 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 12,094 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 9,651 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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YG03 GVE is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YG03 GVE, 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 YG03 GVE registered?

YG03 GVE is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is YG03 GVE safe to buy?

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