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KJ03 XYT

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,294 mi
Last recorded75,294 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 XYT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 75,294 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 73,894 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 72,797 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,013 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 69,891 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 65,269 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 65,269 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,345 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 60,345 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,429 miles

front fork seals slightly deterioated

Fail 8 Apr 2016 55,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front fork seals slightly deterioated

Pass 11 Apr 2015 52,928 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 47,919 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 47,908 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,748 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriating but not leaking

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,030 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,506 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,100 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,725 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 10,357 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 9,465 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 8,154 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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KJ03 XYT is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KJ03 XYT, 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 KJ03 XYT registered?

KJ03 XYT is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 April 2003.

Is KJ03 XYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ03 XYT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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