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LD53 CNK

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,735 mi
Last recorded52,735 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 CNK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 52,735 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 52,735 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted backwards (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 50,201 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 50,141 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 50,022 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 48,039 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 47,713 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,825 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,666 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,506 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,597 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,926 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,818 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,232 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,812 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,260 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,640 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 17,504 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 13,898 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 CNK is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CNK, 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 LD53 CNK registered?

LD53 CNK is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is LD53 CNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 CNK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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