MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. shockabsorber lower mounting point (2.4.A.2d)
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. swingarm on mono shock fixing point (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front brake judder
rear brake pads 3/4 worn
rear brake pads low
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WV53 FTT is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 WV53 FTT, 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 WV53 FTT registered?
WV53 FTT is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 September 2003.
Is WV53 FTT safe to buy?
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