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HN53 YTK

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,112 mi
Last recorded72,112 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YTK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 72,112 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 70,693 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 69,545 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 69,545 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 69,086 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 68,661 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 67,850 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,875 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 66,666 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,535 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 63,559 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,089 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 57,930 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 55,716 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 49,949 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 44,781 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 38,831 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 33,905 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 29,133 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 24,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 24,072 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 17,714 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 YTK is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 30,286 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HN53 YTK, 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 HN53 YTK registered?

HN53 YTK is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is HN53 YTK safe to buy?

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