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HN53 VAJ

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,994 mi
Last recorded77,994 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 VAJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 77,994 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 77,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 77,207 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 76,417 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm friction surface (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 76,416 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Front wheel binding by hand, unable to carry out wheel bearing rotational test.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm friction surface (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 73,316 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,871 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,531 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,932 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 63,976 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,704 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,028 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,377 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 56,263 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,009 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 49,009 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,486 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,328 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,973 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,067 miles

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

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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HN53 VAJ is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver 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 HN53 VAJ, 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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HN53 VAJ is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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