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HV53 NLU

2003 BMW R1150

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,046 mi
Last recorded45,046 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 NLU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 45,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 42,441 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 42,408 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,834 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,961 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,431 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 37,689 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,985 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,327 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,092 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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HV53 NLU is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HV53 NLU, 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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HV53 NLU is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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