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KV03 OOY

2003 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,080 mi
Last recorded50,080 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 OOY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 50,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 50,072 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 50,067 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2024 49,914 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 49,804 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 48,185 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 46,573 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm at time of test,needs replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 39,666 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 36,833 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 34,121 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 33,448 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 32,851 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 31,537 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 29,615 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 26,830 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 26,038 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2011 26,016 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Oil from right hand fork seal has reached the right hand brake caliper.Danger of contamination.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,852 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,539 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2008 17,152 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 11,121 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 8,647 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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KV03 OOY is a 2003 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 30,286 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KV03 OOY, 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 KV03 OOY registered?

KV03 OOY is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is KV03 OOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 OOY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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