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HN52 TKE

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,630 mi
Last recorded73,630 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 TKE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 73,630 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 68,898 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,911 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 64,851 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 64,851 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,533 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 60,533 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,322 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 53,512 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 15,376 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 15,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,261 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,472 miles

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))

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,648 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 33,312 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,868 miles

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

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

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

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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HN52 TKE is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey 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 HN52 TKE, 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 HN52 TKE registered?

HN52 TKE is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is HN52 TKE safe to buy?

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