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WG03 YYJ

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,874 mi
Last recorded78,874 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 YYJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 78,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bobbins worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bobbins worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 76,897 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 76,858 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 75,331 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Disc brake bobbin washers missing

Pass 14 Jun 2022 74,702 miles

Front Brake disc Bobbin washers missing

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 74,565 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,894 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,975 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 72,572 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear indicators show red light when the brake is applied

Fail 8 Apr 2016 72,572 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear indicators show red light when the brake is applied

Pass 25 Apr 2015 71,817 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

brake lights incorperated in rear indicators

Fail 25 Apr 2015 71,817 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

brake lights incorperated in rear indicators

Pass 27 Jan 2014 66,812 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear indicators light up red under braking

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,954 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

rear indicators have red light emitting but do not effect the operation

Fail 1 Mar 2013 59,954 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

rear indicators have red light emitting but do not effect the operation

Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,559 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,442 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,279 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,649 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,782 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,850 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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WG03 YYJ 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 81%.

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 WG03 YYJ, 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 WG03 YYJ registered?

WG03 YYJ is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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