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PL03 NKG

2003 BMW R1150

White Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,103 mi
Last recorded77,103 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 NKG
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 77,103 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 76,652 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 180/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 74,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 73,531 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 72,789 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 72,788 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 72,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 61,868 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 61,868 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 53,170 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 48,661 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 44,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 44,002 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,498 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,723 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,240 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 29,403 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,749 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 24,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 20,911 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2007 15,525 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 10,422 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 NKG is a 2003 BMW R1150 in White 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 PL03 NKG, 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 PL03 NKG registered?

PL03 NKG is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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