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MK53 NUB

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,453 mi
Last recorded28,453 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 NUB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 28,453 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 25,082 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 22,101 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,324 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,929 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 14,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,857 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 12,913 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,913 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 NUB is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NUB, 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 MK53 NUB registered?

MK53 NUB is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is MK53 NUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK53 NUB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MK53 NUB have outstanding finance?

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