MOT Status
ValidMileage
57,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear tyre has slight perished cracks 2017 date
Steering headbearing has slight free play top yoke attachment has slight movement (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Indicator switch faulty offside indicator switch did not operate indicators when first attempts to use were made. did start working after a few presses, but advise to get this looked at if problem persists (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
front and rear tyre pressures were very low. re-inflated for test, but advise to check regular in case of leaks
oil level was very low. topped up to correct level. do regular checks
Nearside Rear footrest missing
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear inflated tyre before mot
engine oil low
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1mm in places (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play Very small amount of play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1mm in places (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play Very small amount of play (2.4.A.2c)
Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE53 BFF is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 DE53 BFF, 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.
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DE53 BFF is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is DE53 BFF safe to buy?
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