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OY53 KOA

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,610 mi
Last recorded42,610 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 KOA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 42,610 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 42,215 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 40,648 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 38,085 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 36,689 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 35,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,426 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,376 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,964 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,417 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,799 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 21,137 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 19,667 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,054 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,469 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 15,530 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,651 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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OY53 KOA is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 OY53 KOA, 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 OY53 KOA registered?

OY53 KOA is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is OY53 KOA safe to buy?

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