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YG03 CUC

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,980 mi
Last recorded63,980 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 CUC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 63,980 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 63,980 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 62,601 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limit of 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 60,268 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 57,663 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,621 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 57,540 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,616 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 52,452 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,788 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,378 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 48,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,468 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,458 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,283 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 24,967 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,881 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,231 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,984 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 12,607 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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YG03 CUC 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 90.5%.

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 YG03 CUC, 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

How do I check the history of YG03 CUC?

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What year was YG03 CUC registered?

YG03 CUC is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is YG03 CUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG03 CUC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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