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YJ03 FEL

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

110,150 mi
Last recorded110,150 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 FEL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 110,150 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 102,343 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 94,567 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 85,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 81,220 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,217 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,672 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,091 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 61,091 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,174 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,970 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,238 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,023 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 16,308 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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YJ03 FEL is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YJ03 FEL, 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 YJ03 FEL registered?

YJ03 FEL is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 FEL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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