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HN03 GJZ

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,149 mi
Last recorded104,149 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 GJZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 104,149 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 98,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 96,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 96,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 96,550 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 96,511 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 93,281 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 83,280 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 83,247 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,553 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,118 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,832 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 42,210 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 35,216 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 22,263 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,616 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,735 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 19,396 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,241 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 14,013 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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HN03 GJZ is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 30,286 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HN03 GJZ, 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 HN03 GJZ registered?

HN03 GJZ is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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