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HN53 UVM

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,598 mi
Last recorded53,598 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UVM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 53,598 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 53,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 53,216 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 52,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit L/H (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 52,264 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 525,264 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 48,643 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 46,520 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,242 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 43,237 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,226 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 42,280 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 39,358 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 39,302 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 36,093 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 33,725 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 30,619 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 25,378 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 19,557 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 18,604 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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HN53 UVM 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 85%.

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 HN53 UVM, 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 HN53 UVM registered?

HN53 UVM is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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