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PL03 NKF

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

15,472 mi
Last recorded15,472 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 NKF
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 15,472 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 14,828 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 12,221 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 12,221 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 12,220 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 12,215 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 12,053 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,595 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 11,408 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 10,620 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 10,318 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,856 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 9,262 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 7,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 6,862 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 5,136 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 4,701 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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PL03 NKF is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PL03 NKF, 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 PL03 NKF registered?

PL03 NKF is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is PL03 NKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 NKF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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