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AO03 FWV

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,290 mi
Last recorded46,290 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FWV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 46,290 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 46,032 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 45,993 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 45,598 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 45,598 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 45,569 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,948 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 41,694 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,611 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 37,566 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,978 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 31,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,300 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 29,490 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,402 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 23,014 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,454 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 22,454 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 13,837 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,578 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 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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