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NA03 HLM

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,790 mi
Last recorded38,790 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 HLM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 38,790 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 38,790 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 38,348 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 38,348 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 37,727 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 37,308 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 37,308 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 35,528 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2014 33,547 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 33,547 miles

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 33,515 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 33,093 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 31,977 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 31,038 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 31,016 miles

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

play in rear diff

Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,328 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 28,369 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,985 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 11,977 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 11,181 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 9,654 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 HLM is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HLM, 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 HLM registered?

NA03 HLM is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is NA03 HLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA03 HLM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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