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NG53 OHK

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

60,300 mi
Last recorded60,300 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 OHK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 60,300 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 60,155 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 59,785 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 58,937 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 58,659 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 57,265 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 55,362 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 53,653 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,271 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 52,271 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,753 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,048 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 42,946 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,686 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,925 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,429 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 29,225 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,659 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 24,659 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 21,581 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 16,140 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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NG53 OHK is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NG53 OHK, 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 NG53 OHK registered?

NG53 OHK is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is NG53 OHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG53 OHK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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