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AK03 TUP

2003 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,279 mi
Last recorded83,279 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW K Series25,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 TUP
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 83,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,863 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 80,018 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 80,018 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,956 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 74,956 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,756 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Throttle return slow.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,110 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 71,110 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,188 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,542 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 52,853 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

numberplate light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,742 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,481 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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AK03 TUP is a 2003 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 25,707 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 TUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK03 TUP registered?

AK03 TUP is a 2003 BMW K Series, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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