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KY03 CFA

2003 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,639 mi
Last recorded69,639 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 CFA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 69,639 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 68,015 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 May 2024 66,888 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 66,888 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 65,538 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 65,538 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 64,150 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 62,957 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 62,957 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 May 2020 62,657 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 61,736 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 60,965 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 59,389 miles

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged both perrished (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,189 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,903 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,284 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,375 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 40,342 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,272 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,849 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,927 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 20,824 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 16,658 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 11,424 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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KY03 CFA is a 2003 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KY03 CFA, 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 KY03 CFA registered?

KY03 CFA is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is KY03 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 CFA shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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