CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK03 CNZ

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,633 mi
Last recorded80,633 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 CNZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 80,633 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 77,359 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 77,088 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 73,730 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,215 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,881 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 63,674 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 62,481 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 58,660 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 55,958 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 55,958 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 53,681 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 48,945 miles

Play in rear hub

Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,944 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 40,345 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,396 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 30,824 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 29,285 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,330 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 25,330 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,933 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 22,933 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 17,267 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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK03 CNZ is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BK03 CNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK03 CNZ?

You can check the full history of BK03 CNZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK03 CNZ registered?

BK03 CNZ is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is BK03 CNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 CNZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK03 CNZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK03 CNZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.