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AO03 CBX

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,800 mi
Last recorded62,800 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 CBX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 62,800 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 62,790 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 62,665 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 53,984 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 42,562 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 41,410 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 40,112 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,401 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 36,324 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,961 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 35,488 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,545 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 33,232 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 33,232 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,846 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 24,741 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 21,664 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 15,631 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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AO03 CBX is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO03 CBX, 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 AO03 CBX registered?

AO03 CBX is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AO03 CBX safe to buy?

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