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FE53 DKL

2003 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,067 mi
Last recorded38,067 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW K Series25,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 DKL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 38,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 37,838 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 37,748 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 37,724 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

ABS LIGHT ON

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 37,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 37,121 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 36,907 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2019 35,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 32,669 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2018 32,663 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 31,533 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 30,320 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 30,313 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2015 28,879 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 23,952 miles

Battery weak

Both front fork seals leaking oil

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 17,592 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 16,344 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 14,121 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 12,233 miles

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

very slight play in paralever bearings

Pass 13 Dec 2007
Fail 13 Dec 2007 9,839 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 8,053 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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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.

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