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HG03 UGJ

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,220 mi
Last recorded68,220 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 UGJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 68,220 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 66,290 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 64,608 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 64,604 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,902 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 50,935 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 50,371 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,255 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,240 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,897 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,393 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 24,729 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,593 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,010 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 17,494 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 15,310 miles

REAR trye nearly at wear limit.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 13,421 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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HG03 UGJ is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HG03 UGJ, 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 HG03 UGJ registered?

HG03 UGJ is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is HG03 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 UGJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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