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HX53 EKG

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,006 mi
Last recorded119,006 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 EKG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 119,006 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 114,034 miles

Front headlamp mask fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2023 109,271 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 101,635 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 92,631 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 87,816 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 86,495 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,088 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 83,020 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 81,568 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 81,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 76,496 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 69,123 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 55,783 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,893 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 23,181 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 14,281 miles

HEADLAMP AIM TO LOWER LIMIT

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 6,732 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

rear tyre tread starting to show wear

Pass 5 Dec 2006 6,732 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

rear tyre tread starting to show wear

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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HX53 EKG 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 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 HX53 EKG, 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 HX53 EKG registered?

HX53 EKG is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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