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YH03 XKC

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,238 mi
Last recorded44,238 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 XKC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,238 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,668 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,522 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,047 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Apr 2006 35,047 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

slight play in rear wheel bearing

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 XKC is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH03 XKC, 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 YH03 XKC registered?

YH03 XKC is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is YH03 XKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 XKC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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