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NJ53 VFL

2003 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,238 mi
Last recorded59,238 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 VFL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 59,238 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 59,238 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 59,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 59,036 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 58,485 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,408 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,558 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 53,132 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Front Front ball joint rubber split.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 48,197 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 47,684 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,292 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,478 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

rear tyre tread started to wear unevenly.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,225 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,293 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,147 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,018 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 18,018 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,174 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,189 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,649 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 7,118 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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NJ53 VFL is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NJ53 VFL, 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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NJ53 VFL is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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