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HK53 FXW

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,598 mi
Last recorded130,598 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 FXW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 130,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 129,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak from engine.

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 128,005 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2023 126,243 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 124,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 119,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both disks wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 118,728 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 116,140 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 113,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

front calipers would benefit from a service

Pass 4 Apr 2017 110,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 105,829 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 101,774 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 96,473 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 86,428 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 72,747 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 54,392 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,208 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,633 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 33,906 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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HK53 FXW is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HK53 FXW, 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 HK53 FXW registered?

HK53 FXW is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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