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CX03 EKV

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,939 mi
Last recorded77,939 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 EKV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 77,939 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 74,698 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 71,955 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 71,835 miles

Rear Brake disc insecure Moving on mounting bolt points (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 68,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,873 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 59,981 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 57,540 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 55,352 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 45,923 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 45,348 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,082 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,430 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,248 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 29,771 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,853 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,133 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,821 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,122 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 11,950 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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CX03 EKV is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX03 EKV, 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 CX03 EKV registered?

CX03 EKV is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is CX03 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX03 EKV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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