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NL53 PNF

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,010 mi
Last recorded37,010 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 PNF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 37,010 miles

Front tyre perishing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 36,870 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 35,829 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 35,229 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 35,227 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,416 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 33,858 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 31,164 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,097 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 28,565 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,221 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,145 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 19,353 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 14,969 miles

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 31 Aug 2007 12,560 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 9,291 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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NL53 PNF is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL53 PNF, 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 NL53 PNF registered?

NL53 PNF is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NL53 PNF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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