MOT Status
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98,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre perishing on and in between the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Gear linkage has slight play
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre perishing on and in between the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Gear linkage has slight play
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Inner Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Inner Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
handel bars slighly bent
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL03 TFE is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 2003 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 30,286 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL03 TFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was GL03 TFE registered?
GL03 TFE is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 June 2003.
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