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AF03 OBM

2003 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,431 mi
Last recorded34,431 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OBM
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 34,431 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 34,431 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 34,432 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 34,431 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 33,917 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 31,354 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel cap sealing rubber slight cracking but not leaking.

Pass 18 May 2022 29,356 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 29,332 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 29,209 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 28,340 miles

Front 2mm. 100/90/19.

Front 96Kg. Rear 124Kg.

Rear 3mm. 130/80/R17.

Pass 7 May 2015 28,240 miles

3mm. 100/90/19. Pads Ok. 2.5mm. 130/80/17 pads ok.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

F 96Kg R 124Kg.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,904 miles

2.5 Metz. 100/90/19. Pads good.

4mm Metz. 130/80/17. Pads good.

Front 91Kg. Rear 106Kg.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,836 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 23,836 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,727 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 15,713 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 10,742 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 5,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 5,324 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 4,733 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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AF03 OBM is a 2003 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,682 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF03 OBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF03 OBM is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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