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LY53 JZL

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,455 mi
Last recorded68,455 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 JZL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,455 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,643 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,859 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,626 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 55,999 miles

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

rear wheel guard has a crack at mounting but is not insucure

Fail 31 Aug 2013 55,999 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,598 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,415 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,141 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,636 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2007 40,278 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,312 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 36,312 miles

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.

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 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.

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