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HD52 MDZ

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,078 mi
Last recorded73,078 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 MDZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 73,078 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 72,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 72,151 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 71,115 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 59,458 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 56,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front tyre worn uneven

has small oil leek outer head

iner spot light out

Fail 11 Oct 2014 56,842 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front tyre worn uneven

has small oil leek outer head

iner spot light out

Fail 24 Aug 2013 52,200 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 52,200 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Outer Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 37,675 miles

Outer Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 37,668 miles

Inner Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Outer Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 29 May 2010 30,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 17,145 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,899 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 13,954 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 13,686 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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HD52 MDZ is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HD52 MDZ, 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 HD52 MDZ registered?

HD52 MDZ is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is HD52 MDZ safe to buy?

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