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YT03 COU

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,239 mi
Last recorded35,239 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 COU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2025 35,239 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 34,705 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 34,694 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 34,516 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 34,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 33,568 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,238 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 30,215 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,909 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 29,611 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 28,415 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,355 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,017 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,773 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,643 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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YT03 COU is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YT03 COU, 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 YT03 COU registered?

YT03 COU is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YT03 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT03 COU shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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