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AF53 PSO

2003 BMW R Series

Bronze Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,815 mi
Last recorded1,815 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 PSO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 1,815 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 1,796 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 1,780 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 1,776 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 1,776 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 1,757 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 1 May 2009 1,757 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 1,708 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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AF53 PSO is a 2003 BMW R Series in Bronze with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 30,286 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 PSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 PSO registered?

AF53 PSO is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 October 2003.

Is AF53 PSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 PSO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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