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YT53 OVZ

2003 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,544 mi
Last recorded53,544 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 OVZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 53,544 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 53,290 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 53,116 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 51,597 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 49,991 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 49,958 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,646 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 46,409 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 46,060 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 45,577 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 45,577 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,617 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,390 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 42,589 miles

slight noise on front suspension

Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,509 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,133 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 35,148 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 35,148 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,666 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,477 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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YT53 OVZ is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT53 OVZ, 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 YT53 OVZ registered?

YT53 OVZ is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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