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NL53 PUK

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

33,643 mi
Last recorded33,643 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 PUK
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 33,643 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 33,351 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 33,111 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 33,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 31,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 30,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 29,047 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 28,042 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 25,425 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 19,916 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,548 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 16,548 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 14,552 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 13,348 miles

o/s/f brake disc has slight free play

Pass 13 Aug 2010 12,353 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 10,889 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 8,305 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 6,899 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 6,128 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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NL53 PUK is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NL53 PUK, 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 NL53 PUK registered?

NL53 PUK is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is NL53 PUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 PUK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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