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WJ53 YOL

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,107 mi
Last recorded34,107 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YOL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 34,107 miles

abs bypass kit fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 32,161 miles

Front Slight bind brake

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 31,585 miles

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

Front slight splits in tyre

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

Rear slight splits in tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2020 31,585 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front slight splits in tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear slight splits in tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,130 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 27,069 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 27,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 26,019 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,701 miles

slight bind rear brake

Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,597 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 24,510 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

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

screw missing out of clutch master cylinder cover but not leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2007 21,686 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,037 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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WJ53 YOL is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 30,286 miles. This 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 WJ53 YOL, 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 WJ53 YOL registered?

WJ53 YOL is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ53 YOL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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