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PN53 WPE

2003 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,683 mi
Last recorded27,683 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 WPE
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 27,683 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 27,376 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 26,995 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 26,914 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 26,795 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 26,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 26,019 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 24,166 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 23,872 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 21,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 18,499 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 14,418 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 12,652 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 12,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 12,328 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 11,779 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 10,606 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,440 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 9,440 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 23 Jun 2006 6,172 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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PN53 WPE is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PN53 WPE, 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 PN53 WPE registered?

PN53 WPE is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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