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AF03 OBU

2003 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,472 mi
Last recorded61,472 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OBU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 61,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 61,433 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 61,405 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 60,978 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 60,832 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,496 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,548 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 48,754 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,178 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,176 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 35,743 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,943 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,909 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,105 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,373 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,129 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,412 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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AF03 OBU is a 2003 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF03 OBU, 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 AF03 OBU registered?

AF03 OBU is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AF03 OBU safe to buy?

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