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KF53 HLX

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,358 mi
Last recorded29,358 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 HLX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 29,358 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 29,358 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 28,709 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,788 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 19,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

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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KF53 HLX is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KF53 HLX, 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 KF53 HLX registered?

KF53 HLX is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is KF53 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF53 HLX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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