MOT Status
ValidMileage
91,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front tyre valve stem has slight damage
Rear tyre valve stem has slight damage
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R1150?
Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NJ53 VFY is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 NJ53 VFY, 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 NJ53 VFY registered?
NJ53 VFY is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is NJ53 VFY safe to buy?
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