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LJ53 HHD

2003 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,381 mi
Last recorded56,381 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 HHD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 56,381 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 54,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 49,147 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 48,496 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 47,035 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 46,195 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 45,916 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 43,495 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,258 miles

Dip headlamp incorrectly installed and kick up not horizontal

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (1.5.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 43,258 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Dip headlamp incorrectly installed and kick up not horizontal

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (1.5.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 42,715 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (1.5.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 42,116 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 36,972 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,972 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 33,201 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 30,909 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 30,257 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 30,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 29,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 27,713 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 24,665 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,665 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 21,103 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,103 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 18,605 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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LJ53 HHD is a 2003 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ53 HHD, 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 LJ53 HHD registered?

LJ53 HHD is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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