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PN53 WPK

2003 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

37,562 mi
Last recorded37,562 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 WPK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 37,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 36,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 35,461 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 34,214 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 34,095 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 33,964 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 33,844 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,455 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 33,051 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 32,874 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 32,376 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 18 Jul 2015 30,779 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 30,770 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,672 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jul 2013 28,801 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 27,677 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 21,755 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,164 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 14,333 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 11,123 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 898 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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PN53 WPK is a 2003 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 PN53 WPK, 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 PN53 WPK registered?

PN53 WPK is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is PN53 WPK safe to buy?

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