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LD53 EVR

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,620 mi
Last recorded78,620 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 EVR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2024 78,620 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Trunion bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 75,794 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 70,819 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,530 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,473 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,698 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,598 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,295 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All indicator bulbs slightly whitish. (1.5.1b)

Horn wobbly on mount - not insecure.

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough Final drive unit / bearing feels slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,264 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,872 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,693 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,324 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,674 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,425 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,583 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,581 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,322 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,993 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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LD53 EVR is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LD53 EVR, 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 LD53 EVR registered?

LD53 EVR is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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