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WD53 YCO

2003 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

3,968 mi
Last recorded3,968 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 YCO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 3,968 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 3,809 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 3,809 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 3,797 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 3,755 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 3,485 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 1,651 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 5 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 30,830 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 30,820 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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WD53 YCO is a 2003 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YCO, 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 YCO registered?

WD53 YCO is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WD53 YCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD53 YCO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WD53 YCO have outstanding finance?

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