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AF03 OBW

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,782 mi
Last recorded100,782 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OBW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 100,782 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 94,893 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 88,752 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 88,752 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,256 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 85,256 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 81,340 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 78,425 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,213 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 60,060 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,858 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,967 miles

Exhaust bracket fouls gearbox housing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Several oil leaks from engine

Fail 10 Jul 2014 52,965 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust bracket fouls gearbox housing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Several Oil leaks from engine

Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,747 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2010 44,864 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,679 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,915 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 15,434 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 7,095 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,041 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 7,041 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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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AF03 OBW is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AF03 OBW, 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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AF03 OBW is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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