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MK53 NTY

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,941 mi
Last recorded45,941 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 NTY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 45,941 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,536 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 45,064 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,710 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 44,703 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Both front suspension units oil seals leaking

Nearside oil cooler pipe chafing on suspension leg/oil seal

Pass 29 Sep 2016 44,000 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 44,000 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 39,216 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,581 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,232 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,640 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,829 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 24,080 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 16,812 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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MK53 NTY is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MK53 NTY, 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 MK53 NTY registered?

MK53 NTY is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is MK53 NTY safe to buy?

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