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AK03 TUU

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,712 mi
Last recorded37,712 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 TUU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,712 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,857 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 35,375 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,806 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,139 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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AK03 TUU is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK03 TUU, 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 AK03 TUU registered?

AK03 TUU is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is AK03 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 TUU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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