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EO53 RUV

2003 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,347 mi
Last recorded36,347 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW K Series25,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 RUV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 36,347 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 34,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 32,721 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 32,702 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 32,279 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,899 miles

Front brake has a slight bind

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 30,942 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 30,942 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,834 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 30,834 miles

Front Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 30,002 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 29,983 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 26,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,693 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 23,437 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 23,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 20,517 miles

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

fuel tank sealing lip has corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,865 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Oct 2007 12,136 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,329 miles

ABS/Brake warning lamp illuminated.

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

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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EO53 RUV is a 2003 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO53 RUV, 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 EO53 RUV registered?

EO53 RUV is a 2003 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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