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AU03 XSW

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,913 mi
Last recorded106,913 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XSW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 106,913 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,869 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 104,666 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 102,492 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,274 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,859 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 99,859 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 98,775 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 98,775 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 94,862 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 94,862 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 92,138 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 92,138 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 92,138 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,058 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 88,058 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,299 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,659 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 83,645 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 82,781 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,781 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 82,378 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 81,663 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 78,338 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 75,939 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 74,760 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 73,020 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 58,839 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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AU03 XSW is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU03 XSW, 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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AU03 XSW is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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