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NA03 HLG

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,374 mi
Last recorded73,374 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 HLG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 73,374 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 73,370 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 72,954 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 72,488 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 72,467 miles

Rear Brake component insecure reaction bracket (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 71,737 miles

slight play at rear hub

Fail 28 Mar 2023 71,717 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight play at rear hub

Pass 31 Mar 2022 70,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 68,859 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 66,782 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 64,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 60,711 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 55,794 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 51,611 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 48,459 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 48,444 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2013 47,350 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,437 miles

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

front tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,545 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,932 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,649 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 31,481 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 31,481 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 29,038 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 20,599 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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NA03 HLG is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 NA03 HLG, 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 NA03 HLG registered?

NA03 HLG is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is NA03 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA03 HLG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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