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B16 EDF

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,166 mi
Last recorded52,166 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 EDF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 52,166 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 52,166 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 50,925 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 50,000 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 48,936 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 48,936 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit and uneven wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,928 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 48,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 48,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 48,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 48,761 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 48,470 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 48,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 46,669 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,063 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,858 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,528 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 35,763 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 35,763 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010
Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,521 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 19,212 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 19,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,491 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,753 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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B16 EDF is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B16 EDF, 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 B16 EDF registered?

B16 EDF is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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