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GL03 TFE

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,904 mi
Last recorded98,904 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 TFE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 98,904 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 98,820 miles

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))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 98,820 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 95,374 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 91,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 89,651 miles

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))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 89,651 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 68,139 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 53,733 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,472 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,125 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 51,123 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 49,644 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,468 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 46,468 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 46,435 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,435 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 45,496 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 45,496 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,906 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 23,906 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 16,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,321 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,079 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 12,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2007 11,015 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,035 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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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.

Is GL03 TFE safe to buy?

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