MOT Status
ValidMileage
38,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Oil leak ()
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Oil leak ()
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Battery weak
Both front fork seals leaking oil
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
very slight play in paralever bearings
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE53 DKL is a 2003 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 FE53 DKL, 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 FE53 DKL registered?
FE53 DKL is a 2003 BMW K Series, first registered on 16 December 2003.
Is FE53 DKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for FE53 DKL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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