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FT03 AEB

2003 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

41,105 mi
Last recorded41,105 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW K Series25,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 AEB
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 41,105 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 41,037 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2025 39,833 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 38,941 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 38,941 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play final drive hub bearing has exess movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front tyre worn uneven

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 38,885 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 38,664 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 38,267 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 36,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 31,757 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 31,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,165 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,971 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 29,971 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 29,494 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,494 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

slight play in final drive bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,485 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 27,877 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,311 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 26,407 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,163 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 12,420 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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FT03 AEB is a 2003 BMW K Series in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 25,707 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT03 AEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FT03 AEB registered?

FT03 AEB is a 2003 BMW K Series, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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