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2003 BMW R Series 1.1L Petrol · FE53 DKN

FE53 DKN

2003 BMW R Series (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 88,742 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
BMW R SERIES
Year / Origin
2003 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20 Oct 2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
88,742 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20 Oct 2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1130cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a consistently clean MOT history over the last five years. The most recent test on 8 October 2025 at 88,742 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating a stable maintenance trend. This streak of clean passes suggests that the previous owners have proactively addressed mechanical and structural requirements before they could result in test-day failures. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 3,858 miles per year. Between October 2021 and October 2025, the vehicle covered 9,723 miles, showing a consistent and modest usage pattern of roughly 2,400 miles per annual interval. This low usage typically reduces wear on high-friction components like the engine internals and braking system. However, low mileage on an older vehicle can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid stagnation, which the MOT does not always capture during testing. Despite the clean digital history, a physical inspection must focus on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than mileage. A buyer should scrutinize the chassis for corrosion and inspect suspension bushes and perished rubber seals for signs of cracking or dry rot. Given the low mileage, check the brake lines for internal degradation and ensure the tyres have not developed flat spots from periods of standing. The lack of recorded advisories suggests the bike is well-cared for, but structural integrity remains the primary factor to verify beyond these test entries.
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FE53 DKN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
  • 88,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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FE53 DKN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Jun 2026, 01:31
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW R Series (FE53 DKN) between October 2021 and October 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

FE53 DKN Mileage History

  1. 08/10/202179,019 mi
  2. 18/10/202281,799 mi+2,780 mi
  3. 17/10/202384,178 mi+2,379 mi
  4. 16/10/202485,888 mi+1,710 mi
  5. 08/10/202588,742 mi+2,854 mi

Average of roughly 2,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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