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OX53 BEJ

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,381 mi
Last recorded27,381 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 BEJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 27,381 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 26,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 25,401 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 24,590 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 24,590 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 24,536 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 24,536 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 23,939 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 22,605 miles

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 30 Apr 2018 21,918 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,116 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,254 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,184 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,184 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 19,145 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 18,434 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,199 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 17,424 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 16,996 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 15,960 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 13,766 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 12,111 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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OX53 BEJ is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 30,286 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 OX53 BEJ, 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 OX53 BEJ registered?

OX53 BEJ is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is OX53 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX53 BEJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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