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HV53 NRZ

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,653 mi
Last recorded43,653 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 43,653 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 43,602 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 43,562 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 43,510 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 43,452 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 43,179 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,896 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,711 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 42,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 42,546 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,266 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,492 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,625 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 39,527 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,417 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 37,868 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 35,200 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,795 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,248 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,464 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 NRZ is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRZ, 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 NRZ registered?

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

Is HV53 NRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 NRZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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