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ND53 JZE

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,441 mi
Last recorded38,441 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 JZE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 38,441 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 38,438 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls no front brake switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2024 38,281 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 37,531 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 37,137 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 37,137 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,048 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 35,048 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 35,400 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,661 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,865 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,289 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 23,618 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 18,131 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 12,889 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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ND53 JZE is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ND53 JZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND53 JZE registered?

ND53 JZE is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is ND53 JZE safe to buy?

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