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HY53 KZJ

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,621 mi
Last recorded22,621 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 KZJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 22,621 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 22,594 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 22,005 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,287 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 14,276 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 11,059 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 8,009 miles

hand gripes worn

Pass 6 Jul 2013 7,842 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

linked braking not working

pin in rear tyer

rear banjo rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2011 7,497 miles

Inner Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

linked brake system not working

Pass 22 Sep 2010 6,672 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 6,454 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 5,672 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 5,279 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 4,991 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 4,980 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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HY53 KZJ is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HY53 KZJ, 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.

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What year was HY53 KZJ registered?

HY53 KZJ is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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