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AF03 OCA

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,352 mi
Last recorded40,352 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OCA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 40,352 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 40,341 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 38,766 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 34,545 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 30,943 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 28,162 miles

Front brake rubbing slightly.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,411 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 26,404 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,617 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 25,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 21,500 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 17,897 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,876 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 17,110 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 17,110 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 12 May 2006 13,632 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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 OCA is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OCA, 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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What year was AF03 OCA registered?

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

Is AF03 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 OCA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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