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KF53 HNZ

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,812 mi
Last recorded69,812 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 HNZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 69,812 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 66,872 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 63,875 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 61,874 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 61,872 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2022 61,691 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 60,559 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 59,186 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 59,184 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage locking device missing spindle locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 58,542 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 58,542 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 56,582 miles

Rear Tyres has irregular wear

Fail 19 May 2017 56,582 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyres has irregular wear

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,737 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

rear exhaust silencer loose, but adequately supported

Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,416 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 49,596 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,000 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 47,287 miles

xenon bulb fitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,233 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 47,233 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,357 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,535 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 30,578 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 28,960 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 29,677 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,861 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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KF53 HNZ is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HNZ, 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 KF53 HNZ registered?

KF53 HNZ is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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