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HN53 ZDZ

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,284 mi
Last recorded38,284 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 38,284 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 37,494 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 37,378 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 37,293 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 34,834 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 34,834 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 31,217 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 28,467 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 27,648 miles

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

small cut in tread of front tyre (not to cords)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,567 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,564 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 23,705 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 20,649 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 16,971 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 16,149 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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HN53 ZDZ is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 HN53 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

HN53 ZDZ is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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