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HV03 ZYU

2003 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,521 mi
Last recorded60,521 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 ZYU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 60,521 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 60,496 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 60,382 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 58,877 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 55,611 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,962 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 48,177 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 42,260 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,607 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,868 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,422 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 35,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,672 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,800 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,826 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,026 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,441 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,230 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 19,110 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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HV03 ZYU is a 2003 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HV03 ZYU, 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 HV03 ZYU registered?

HV03 ZYU is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is HV03 ZYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 ZYU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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