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HS03 NKP

2003 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,506 mi
Last recorded83,506 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 NKP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 83,506 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 78,925 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 77,744 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,781 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 75,481 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 74,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight Paralever Bearing Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight Play In Clutch Lever Bush.

Fail 24 Oct 2020 74,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight Paralever Bearing Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight Play In Clutch Lever Bush.

Pass 20 May 2019 73,758 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 71,109 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 68,230 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 65,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 65,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2014 63,742 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,251 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 59,170 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 59,170 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,856 miles

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

slight movement to O/S front disc

Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,886 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 35,104 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 34,462 miles

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 29,618 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 29,590 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Braking system does not have an approriate system/s fitted according to its age (3.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,270 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 NKP is a 2003 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NKP, 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 HS03 NKP registered?

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

Is HS03 NKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 NKP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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