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OU53 VUX

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,507 mi
Last recorded20,507 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VUX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 20,507 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 16,644 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 16,274 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 15,975 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 15,656 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 15,264 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 15,039 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 14,728 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 14,650 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 14,484 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 14,419 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 14,383 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 14,383 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2013 13,687 miles

Number plate slightly burn't on edge.

Fail 1 May 2013 13,687 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Number plate slightly burn't on edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,242 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 13,106 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,468 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,792 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 11,179 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 6,431 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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OU53 VUX is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OU53 VUX, 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 OU53 VUX registered?

OU53 VUX is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is OU53 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 VUX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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