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CA03 WHW

2003 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,679 mi
Last recorded28,679 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 WHW
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 28,679 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 27,574 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 27,490 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 26,874 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 26,866 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 May 2021 25,767 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Slight misting of oil at cooler area.

Fail 12 May 2021 25,767 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working with both controls (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Slight misting of oil at cooler area.

Pass 19 Apr 2019 23,383 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 22,678 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 22,614 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 22,614 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 22,540 miles

both front fork gators split

front caliper damp with brake fluid

front pads worn

Pass 6 Sep 2014 21,688 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 21,300 miles

Front brake pads worn

Fail 31 Jul 2013 21,269 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front brake pads worn

Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,060 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 21,060 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 21,101 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 21,101 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,016 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 19,624 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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CA03 WHW is a 2003 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,682 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA03 WHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA03 WHW is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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