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LC53 MXA

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,242 mi
Last recorded23,242 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 MXA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 23,242 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 22,241 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 20,424 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,427 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 17,815 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 15,584 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 12,624 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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LC53 MXA is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC53 MXA, 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 LC53 MXA registered?

LC53 MXA is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is LC53 MXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 MXA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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