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EA03 VMG

2003 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,002 mi
Last recorded45,002 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 VMG
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 45,002 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 45,002 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake pedal has long travel

Pass 31 Aug 2019 44,370 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,308 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 44,016 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 44,008 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 May 2016 43,788 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 42,115 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

number plate light not working

Fail 6 Jun 2015 42,115 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

number plate light not working

Fail 13 Jan 2014 40,192 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,192 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,765 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,934 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,393 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,295 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,548 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 34,548 miles

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,095 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 20,617 miles

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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EA03 VMG is a 2003 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EA03 VMG, 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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What year was EA03 VMG registered?

EA03 VMG is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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