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HS03 NKN

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,182 mi
Last recorded14,182 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 NKN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 14,182 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 14,174 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 14,000 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 13,720 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 13,404 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 12,840 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 12,507 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 12,303 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 11,488 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 9,581 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 9,070 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 8,498 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 8,109 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 6,239 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 4,037 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 3,961 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 3,944 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 3,944 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 1,947 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 724 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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HS03 NKN is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HS03 NKN, 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 HS03 NKN?

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What year was HS03 NKN registered?

HS03 NKN is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HS03 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 NKN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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