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LA52 EJK

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,710 mi
Last recorded31,710 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 EJK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 31,710 miles

fairing glass is discoloured

Fail 17 Jul 2025 31,710 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

fairing glass is discoloured

Pass 18 Jul 2024 30,838 miles

both front brake discs have slight play on floating pins

Pass 21 Jul 2023 28,471 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 28,207 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

slight drag on front wheel ?

tyre valve on front wheel starting to perish

Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

after repairs it was found offside front disc carrier slightly worn ?

Fail 17 Apr 2010 25,624 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,494 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 14,841 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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LA52 EJK is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LA52 EJK, 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 LA52 EJK registered?

LA52 EJK is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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