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HJ03 TNK

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,584 mi
Last recorded48,584 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 TNK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 48,584 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 48,220 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Pass 5 Jun 2023 48,134 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 48,123 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 47,860 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 46,905 miles

slight uneven wear on rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,176 miles

Rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,192 miles

Front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,491 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,794 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 33,583 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 33,583 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 30,276 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,276 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,775 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,178 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,548 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,995 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 20,365 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 18,943 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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HJ03 TNK is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HJ03 TNK, 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 HJ03 TNK registered?

HJ03 TNK is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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