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HL03 HJE

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,788 mi
Last recorded28,788 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 28,788 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 28,258 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 27,053 miles

all four indicators stay slightly on

Pass 25 Jul 2018 26,713 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,462 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 26,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,491 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 24,315 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 23,984 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,984 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,768 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,508 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,457 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,410 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,992 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 10,398 miles

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

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 HJE is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HL03 HJE, 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 HL03 HJE registered?

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

Is HL03 HJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HL03 HJE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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