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C8 MTJ

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,056 mi
Last recorded45,056 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MTJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 45,056 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 43,865 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 42,126 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 39,492 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 38,322 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 38,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handle bar grip rotating.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,648 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 36,482 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,415 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 34,858 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 33,810 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 30,872 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 30,824 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 22,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,029 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 17,993 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

rear tyre was under inflated (possible puncture)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 15,034 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 9,562 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 7,390 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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C8 MTJ is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C8 MTJ, 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 C8 MTJ registered?

C8 MTJ is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is C8 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 MTJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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