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YN03 SWK

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,690 mi
Last recorded45,690 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 SWK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 45,690 miles

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

front floating disc pins worn

Pass 30 Apr 2025 45,031 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 44,430 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 44,426 miles

Brake excessively binding rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2021 44,309 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 40,134 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 40,134 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 40,032 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 39,849 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 39,448 miles

Rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 30 May 2015 39,384 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 36,687 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 35,920 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 34,669 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 31,352 miles

both bottom fairings missing

Pass 12 May 2010 30,203 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 8 May 2010 30,203 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2009 25,076 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 20,402 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 16,238 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 9,902 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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YN03 SWK is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YN03 SWK, 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 YN03 SWK registered?

YN03 SWK is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YN03 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN03 SWK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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