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NY03 OYF

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,442 mi
Last recorded49,442 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 OYF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 49,442 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 49,361 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 49,325 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,706 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 41,707 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 41,707 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 38,782 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,158 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 30,097 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 24,895 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,404 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 18,926 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 16,551 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 16,040 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 15,474 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 15,272 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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NY03 OYF is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NY03 OYF, 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 NY03 OYF registered?

NY03 OYF is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is NY03 OYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY03 OYF shows 16 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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