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AC03 AHN

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,725 mi
Last recorded59,725 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AHN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 59,725 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 56,986 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 54,697 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 52,822 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 50,727 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,095 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 46,105 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 46,105 miles

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,768 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 43,768 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 43,766 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,836 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,620 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,293 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 23,556 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 17,947 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 17,947 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,978 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 13,804 miles

Nearside Rear Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 6,628 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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AC03 AHN is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AC03 AHN, 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 AC03 AHN registered?

AC03 AHN is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is AC03 AHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 AHN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AC03 AHN have outstanding finance?

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