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HV53 NMZ

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,876 mi
Last recorded37,876 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 37,876 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 34,723 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 34,723 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 31,011 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 28,369 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 28,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 26,661 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 25,603 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 19,535 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 19,066 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 16,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 13,099 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 10,781 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 10,530 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 9,654 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 9,043 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 6,696 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 5,015 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 3,661 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 2,196 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 NMZ 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 NMZ, 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 NMZ registered?

HV53 NMZ is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is HV53 NMZ safe to buy?

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