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WD53 YAX

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,039 mi
Last recorded35,039 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 YAX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,039 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 34,059 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,796 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 33,796 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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WD53 YAX is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WD53 YAX, 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 WD53 YAX registered?

WD53 YAX is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is WD53 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD53 YAX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WD53 YAX have outstanding finance?

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