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A17 JPS

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,076 mi
Last recorded30,076 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 JPS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 30,076 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 29,788 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 29,597 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 29,503 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 28,868 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 26,759 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 25,301 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 23,869 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 23,778 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2012 23,778 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,338 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,419 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 21,419 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 16,890 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,636 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,248 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 11,060 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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A17 JPS is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A17 JPS, 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 A17 JPS registered?

A17 JPS is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is A17 JPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 JPS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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