MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 8 Squares (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7 Squares (1.2.1 (e))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted outer pad fitted wrong way around (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7 Squares (1.2.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO03 FWV is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FWV, 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 FWV registered?
AO03 FWV is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 May 2003.
Is AO03 FWV safe to buy?
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