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CE03 VTF

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,639 mi
Last recorded87,639 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 VTF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 87,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 85,215 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 85,215 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 81,759 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 79,346 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,887 miles

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

Rear slight play paralever bearings

Pass 9 Apr 2021 74,867 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement paralever bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 72,679 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 67,884 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 63,476 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 63,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,087 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 59,085 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

adv cracking on front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,615 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 55,597 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,771 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,946 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 40,272 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,701 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,954 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,142 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 14,909 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 VTF is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VTF, 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 CE03 VTF?

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What year was CE03 VTF registered?

CE03 VTF is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is CE03 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 VTF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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