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WJ53 YOX

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,558 mi
Last recorded61,558 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YOX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 61,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 61,480 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 61,450 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 61,181 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 61,181 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front side light bulb

Pass 21 Nov 2016 59,925 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 57,276 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 57,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,246 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,691 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,741 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,460 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,590 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,500 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,869 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,863 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 26,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2007 25,893 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,379 miles

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

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 YOX is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YOX, 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.

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What year was WJ53 YOX registered?

WJ53 YOX is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ53 YOX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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