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DG03 EJU

2003 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,761 mi
Last recorded43,761 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 EJU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 43,761 miles

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

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

abs system looks to have been removed , Back to conventional brake system !

Pass 25 Mar 2023 41,183 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 39,430 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 37,583 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 37,573 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 34,827 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 31,135 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 29,670 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 28,202 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 27,498 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 26,530 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 24,607 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 22,992 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,308 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 20,308 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,919 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 16,315 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,315 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 13,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 11,202 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,126 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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DG03 EJU is a 2003 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG03 EJU, 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 DG03 EJU registered?

DG03 EJU is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DG03 EJU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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