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AO03 YEL

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,934 mi
Last recorded94,934 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YEL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 94,934 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 94,206 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 90,966 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 90,966 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 87,375 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 85,719 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,899 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,831 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 75,082 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,055 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 68,759 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 63,432 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 58,892 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 53,995 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 51,884 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 51,884 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 May 2011 46,747 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 41,343 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,750 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 29,654 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 22,900 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 16,702 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 27 May 2006 16,702 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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AO03 YEL is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AO03 YEL, 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 AO03 YEL registered?

AO03 YEL is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is AO03 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 YEL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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