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KN53 LRK

2003 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,483 mi
Last recorded18,483 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 LRK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2009 18,483 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 18,483 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,415 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 13,045 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 9,581 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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KN53 LRK is a 2003 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KN53 LRK, 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

How do I check the history of KN53 LRK?

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What year was KN53 LRK registered?

KN53 LRK is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is KN53 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN53 LRK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN53 LRK have outstanding finance?

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