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R99 EKT

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,843 mi
Last recorded38,843 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 EKT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 38,843 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 38,372 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 27,950 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 27,948 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 27,895 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 27,310 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 25,932 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 25,932 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 19,823 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,035 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,966 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,342 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 15,342 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

front tyre close to limit

Pass 3 Mar 2012 12,542 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 10,508 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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R99 EKT is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black 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 R99 EKT, 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 R99 EKT registered?

R99 EKT is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is R99 EKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R99 EKT 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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