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FV03 ZDF

2003 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

5,497 mi
Last recorded5,497 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R110020,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 ZDF
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 5,497 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 5,472 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 2,276 miles

Exhaust noisy end cans (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake fluid level on lower mark

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch fluid level on lower mark

Pass 9 Apr 2024 1,129 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 34,105 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 34,044 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 34,038 miles

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 34,015 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,041 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,904 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,625 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 28,981 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 28,176 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 26,756 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 23,075 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 21,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,704 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 15,671 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 12,950 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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FV03 ZDF is a 2003 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 20,353 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 R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV03 ZDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV03 ZDF registered?

FV03 ZDF is a 2003 BMW R1100, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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