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WV53 FTT

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,421 mi
Last recorded55,421 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FTT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 55,421 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 55,421 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 54,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 54,709 miles

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 54,049 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 51,503 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 51,503 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,035 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,799 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 42,677 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 45,527 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 42,506 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,779 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,503 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,895 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,757 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,232 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,164 miles

front brake judder

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,048 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,610 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,465 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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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.

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