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YT53 OVY

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,284 mi
Last recorded89,284 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 OVY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 89,284 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 88,547 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,757 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 85,746 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,062 miles

Front suspension ball joint boot split.

Fail 17 Nov 2016 79,062 miles

Front suspension ball joint boot split.

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 73,756 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 69,314 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 61,218 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 61,218 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 53,313 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,260 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,987 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,721 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,002 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 19,059 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 19,059 miles

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

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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YT53 OVY is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YT53 OVY, 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 YT53 OVY registered?

YT53 OVY is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YT53 OVY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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