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FC03 VAA

2003 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,797 mi
Last recorded27,797 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW R120020,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 VAA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 27,797 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 18,414 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 8,400 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 8,380 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 7,445 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 7,445 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 7,422 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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FC03 VAA is a 2003 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 20,972 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FC03 VAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FC03 VAA registered?

FC03 VAA is a 2003 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 May 2003.

Is FC03 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC03 VAA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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