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HT03 DVF

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,592 mi
Last recorded54,592 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 DVF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 54,592 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc worn on the floating fixings (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 51,273 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 50,588 miles

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly loose on mounting fittings (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 50,588 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly loose on mounting fittings (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 49,385 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 49,385 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 45,967 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 45,967 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 44,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 42,412 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,412 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,411 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 39,306 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,398 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 33,691 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,830 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,521 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,533 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 24,533 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,818 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 23,309 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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HT03 DVF is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HT03 DVF, 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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HT03 DVF is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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