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HK53 KGA

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

88,687 mi
Last recorded88,687 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 KGA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,687 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 88,622 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 88,327 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 88,113 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 88,077 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,421 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 87,397 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2019 83,958 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 82,182 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 81,562 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,227 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,435 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,857 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,994 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 70,690 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 68,766 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,632 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 60,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 54,429 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,616 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 KGA is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KGA, 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

How do I check the history of HK53 KGA?

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What year was HK53 KGA registered?

HK53 KGA is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is HK53 KGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 KGA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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