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EO03 DZJ

2003 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,802 mi
Last recorded26,802 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 DZJ
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,802 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,665 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,519 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 25,518 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 14,208 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre in poor condition, advise replacement.

Fail 4 Feb 2011 14,099 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre in poor condition, advise replacement.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 9,846 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 9,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 8,424 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 8,142 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 6,105 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 5,206 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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EO03 DZJ is a 2003 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO03 DZJ, 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 EO03 DZJ registered?

EO03 DZJ is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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