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HJ03 TNZ

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

89,563 mi
Last recorded89,563 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 89,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 87,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 85,245 miles

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre Worn ()

Pass 26 Aug 2022 83,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,129 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 80,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 79,087 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 78,137 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,413 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,407 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,613 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 66,560 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,775 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,552 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Aug 2013 58,552 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,792 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,997 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,710 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,301 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,275 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,042 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 10,357 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 7,207 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 TNZ is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HJ03 TNZ, 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 HJ03 TNZ registered?

HJ03 TNZ is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ03 TNZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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