MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
rear wheel guard has a crack at mounting but is not insucure
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
rear wheel guard has a crack at mounting but is not insucure
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
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LY53 JZL is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 JZL, 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 JZL registered?
LY53 JZL is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 November 2003.
Is LY53 JZL safe to buy?
The MOT history for LY53 JZL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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