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LY53 JZG

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,576 mi
Last recorded89,576 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 JZG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 89,576 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 89,576 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake caliper insecure Bolt loose! (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,871 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 86,834 miles

Front Slight cracking of front tyre sidewall rubber

Rear Slight cracking of rear tyre rubber in tread area

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,371 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 85,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,259 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 84,259 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 83,121 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Dec 2014 82,523 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,900 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 76,015 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,244 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,072 miles

crach bar has sharp edge

Pass 16 Dec 2009 58,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,283 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 51,280 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 43,754 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 32,031 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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LY53 JZG is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LY53 JZG, 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 LY53 JZG registered?

LY53 JZG is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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