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FY03 JBU

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

77,647 mi
Last recorded77,647 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 JBU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 77,647 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 74,662 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 74,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched Hose appears to be too short from caliper to fork mount. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Cable tie securing brake hose to offside fork leg

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2024 72,088 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 68,038 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 68,761 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 63,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 60,652 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 60,652 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 59,119 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 57,086 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,481 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,929 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,918 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,726 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,015 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,381 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,214 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,424 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,360 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,395 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,277 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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FY03 JBU is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FY03 JBU, 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 FY03 JBU registered?

FY03 JBU is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is FY03 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 JBU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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