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KW03 CSY

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,235 mi
Last recorded42,235 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 CSY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 42,235 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 41,184 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged rubber slightly perished on valve (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 41,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged rubber slightly perished on valve (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 40,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 40,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 35,377 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 33,292 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 32,410 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 29,281 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,770 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,116 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,125 miles

light rust on both front fork legs

Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,734 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 11,904 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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KW03 CSY is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KW03 CSY, 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 KW03 CSY registered?

KW03 CSY is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is KW03 CSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 CSY shows 14 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.

Does KW03 CSY have outstanding finance?

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