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HK03 WVL

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

75,341 mi
Last recorded75,341 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 WVL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 75,341 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 75,319 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,253 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 75,148 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 74,475 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 73,954 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,647 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,786 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 67,412 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 67,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,276 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,143 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,712 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,839 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 48,731 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 44,807 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 41,830 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 38,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 33,463 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 27,463 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,217 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,216 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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HK03 WVL is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc 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 HK03 WVL, 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 HK03 WVL registered?

HK03 WVL is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is HK03 WVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 WVL 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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