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LY03 DFV

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,756 mi
Last recorded9,756 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 DFV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 9,756 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 9,651 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 26,966 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 26,856 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 26,196 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 25,141 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 24,605 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 23,448 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 23,420 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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 14 Jul 2016 20,216 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 19,252 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 19,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 18,488 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 15,578 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,957 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 10,427 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 10,427 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 9,743 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 8,530 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 7,345 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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LY03 DFV is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LY03 DFV, 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 LY03 DFV registered?

LY03 DFV is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is LY03 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 DFV shows 21 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.

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