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YG03 GVL

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,968 mi
Last recorded57,968 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 GVL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 57,968 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 55,689 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 55,443 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 55,401 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 54,532 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 54,519 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 52,647 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 52,647 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 49,404 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 49,404 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 49,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,597 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 40,590 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front brake slightly binding

Offside handlebar mounting bolt broken

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 40,564 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front brake slightly binding

Front position lamp not working

Offside handlebar mounting bolt broken

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,816 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,970 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 32,970 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,454 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,518 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,640 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 15,941 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,746 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 7,853 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 GVL is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GVL, 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.

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What year was YG03 GVL registered?

YG03 GVL is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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