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HK52 YZB

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,535 mi
Last recorded54,535 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 YZB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 54,535 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 53,861 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 53,002 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 52,320 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 50,496 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,944 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 49,944 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect restricted movement (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2017 48,565 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 45,780 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,033 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 43,032 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 40,445 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,438 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,854 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 38,620 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 35,054 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,850 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 30,079 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 30,079 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,603 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 12,484 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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HK52 YZB is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HK52 YZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK52 YZB registered?

HK52 YZB is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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