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PE53 ZCZ

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,337 mi
Last recorded55,337 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 ZCZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 55,337 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 54,570 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 53,571 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,113 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,135 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 39,905 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,461 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,854 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,716 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,067 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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PE53 ZCZ is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 PE53 ZCZ, 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

How do I check the history of PE53 ZCZ?

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What year was PE53 ZCZ registered?

PE53 ZCZ is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 November 2003.

Is PE53 ZCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 ZCZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE53 ZCZ have outstanding finance?

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