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HV53 NMJ

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,714 mi
Last recorded53,714 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 NMJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 53,714 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 51,241 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 51,056 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 50,811 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 49,737 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,079 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 47,287 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 45,770 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 44,048 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 41,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,148 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 39,148 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,715 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,716 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,319 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,734 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 23,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,512 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,499 miles

engine off to apply rear brakes to rea\r due to computer releasing the brake

Pass 20 Nov 2007 10,991 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 NMJ 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 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 NMJ, 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 HV53 NMJ registered?

HV53 NMJ is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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