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KL52 LRJ

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,773 mi
Last recorded80,773 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 LRJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 80,773 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,268 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2012 74,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,690 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 64,219 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 64,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 57,408 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,408 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,229 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 21,496 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 12 May 2006 21,496 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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KL52 LRJ is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KL52 LRJ, 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 KL52 LRJ registered?

KL52 LRJ is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is KL52 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL52 LRJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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