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HD03 FON

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,734 mi
Last recorded28,734 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 FON
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 28,734 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 27,592 miles

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2015 26,486 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 25,947 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 25,110 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 24,191 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 22,778 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 20,781 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 19,666 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 16,492 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 3 May 2008 16,492 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 12 May 2007 12,786 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 12,786 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 May 2006 8,409 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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HD03 FON is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HD03 FON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD03 FON registered?

HD03 FON is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is HD03 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD03 FON shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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