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MK53 NTX

2003 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,389 mi
Last recorded80,389 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 NTX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 80,389 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 80,363 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 74,418 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 72,690 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,635 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,164 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,545 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 67,748 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,253 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,762 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,109 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 52,752 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,264 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,416 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,660 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,363 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 29,363 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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MK53 NTX is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MK53 NTX, 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 MK53 NTX registered?

MK53 NTX is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is MK53 NTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK53 NTX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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