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DE53 KYO

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,456 mi
Last recorded72,456 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KYO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 72,456 miles

Rear susoension housing slight play / pins /bearings

Pass 8 Jun 2024 69,864 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose drive shaft housing slight play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 69,102 miles

Fuel pipe slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 69,102 miles

Fuel pipe slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 67,008 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 61,645 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 58,958 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 55,293 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 53,124 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 47,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 41,890 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 38,547 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,893 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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DE53 KYO is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KYO, 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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What year was DE53 KYO registered?

DE53 KYO is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is DE53 KYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 KYO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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