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OE53 HUY

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,774 mi
Last recorded101,774 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 HUY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 101,774 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 98,788 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 95,342 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively floating disc bobbing slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 92,548 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 89,819 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake slight disc run out (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 87,420 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 84,136 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,125 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 73,224 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc showing wear- lip forming on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,904 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 62,486 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 55,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,110 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 47,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2014 47,580 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 39,017 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 32,887 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 32,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 31,667 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2010 31,378 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 29,293 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 24,904 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 19,023 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 18,966 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 11,814 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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OE53 HUY is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OE53 HUY, 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 OE53 HUY registered?

OE53 HUY is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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