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YH03 XJZ

2003 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,686 mi
Last recorded40,686 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 XJZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 40,686 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 40,686 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 38,230 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 35,056 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 35,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 33,589 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 33,109 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 31,515 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 30,940 miles

Brake falure light on

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,936 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,804 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 28,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,017 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 18,094 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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YH03 XJZ is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YH03 XJZ, 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 YH03 XJZ registered?

YH03 XJZ is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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