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NJ03 HNG

2003 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,886 mi
Last recorded54,886 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 HNG
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 54,886 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 54,667 miles

Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 53,762 miles

Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 50,641 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 50,635 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

creaking noise coming from front

Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,472 miles

noise from front suspension

Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,314 miles

front suspension noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2018 50,007 miles

front suspension noisy

Fail 11 Jul 2018 49,992 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension noisy

Pass 14 Jul 2017 49,778 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,427 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,939 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,210 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 42,644 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 42,644 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 14 May 2012 40,726 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 38,940 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,862 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,527 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 29,090 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,480 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 19,817 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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NJ03 HNG is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NJ03 HNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ03 HNG registered?

NJ03 HNG is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is NJ03 HNG safe to buy?

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