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HD03 WBV

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

34,726 mi
Last recorded34,726 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 WBV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 34,726 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 34,334 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 31,780 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 31,369 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 31,252 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 30,841 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 30,441 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 29,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 28,321 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 27,352 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,284 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 25,235 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 23,437 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,170 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,380 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 21,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 19,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,813 miles

n/s rear view mirror slightly loose

Pass 29 Aug 2009 15,686 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 15,217 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 14,501 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 11,446 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 WBV is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WBV, 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 WBV registered?

HD03 WBV is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 August 2003.

Is HD03 WBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD03 WBV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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