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DE53 NWL

2003 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,609 mi
Last recorded50,609 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 NWL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 50,609 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 50,609 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 47,699 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 44,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 38,712 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 38,129 miles

front tyre worn

Fail 13 Mar 2021 38,129 miles

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

front tyre worn

Pass 7 Mar 2020 37,787 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 37,307 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 36,805 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,268 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,011 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 31,810 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,112 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 25,956 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,556 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,988 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,782 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 14,046 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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DE53 NWL is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 DE53 NWL, 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 DE53 NWL registered?

DE53 NWL is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 NWL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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