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LD53 CNA

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,130 mi
Last recorded52,130 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 CNA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2025 52,130 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front fairing loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 52,130 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 50,344 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 50,245 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 50,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 50,023 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,700 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 65,700 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 64,688 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,850 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,044 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 48,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 4,477 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,752 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 39,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,753 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,573 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,285 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,697 miles

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

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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LD53 CNA is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LD53 CNA, 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 LD53 CNA registered?

LD53 CNA is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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