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YH03 XKB

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,873 mi
Last recorded76,873 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 XKB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 76,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 73,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 71,394 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 66,630 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,679 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,056 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 42,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 30,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 22,656 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 7,583 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 7,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 6,434 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 6,434 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 6,091 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 5,317 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 4,508 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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YH03 XKB 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 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH03 XKB, 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 YH03 XKB registered?

YH03 XKB is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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