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MT03 JHY

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,703 mi
Last recorded48,703 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 JHY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 48,703 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 46,839 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 44,811 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 44,361 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 43,191 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 43,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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 5 Oct 2013 39,985 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,795 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,362 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 34,274 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,408 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,403 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,212 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,328 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 19,222 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,327 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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MT03 JHY is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MT03 JHY, 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 MT03 JHY registered?

MT03 JHY is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is MT03 JHY safe to buy?

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