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HL03 GJJ

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,496 mi
Last recorded51,496 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 GJJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 51,496 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 49,895 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 47,765 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 44,936 miles

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

Rear slight movement in drive shaft joint

Pass 9 Jun 2022 42,153 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 41,201 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,526 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 39,089 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,833 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 37,831 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,975 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,265 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 23,213 miles

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

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

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

possible oil leak from final drive

Fail 22 Aug 2009 23,197 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

possible oil leak from final drive

Pass 27 May 2008 17,207 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 27 May 2008 17,207 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,163 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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HL03 GJJ is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HL03 GJJ, 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 HL03 GJJ registered?

HL03 GJJ is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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