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CE03 VRR

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,123 mi
Last recorded71,123 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 VRR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 71,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 May 2019 71,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 55,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,744 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 48,744 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,050 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,297 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 37,866 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,247 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 33,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,056 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,075 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,205 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,583 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,034 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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CE03 VRR is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CE03 VRR, 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 CE03 VRR registered?

CE03 VRR is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is CE03 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 VRR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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