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HV03 CZA

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,773 mi
Last recorded45,773 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 CZA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 45,773 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 45,218 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 44,808 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 44,791 miles

slight play in rear drive shaft assy

Pass 20 Aug 2020 44,021 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,859 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,303 miles

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

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2018 42,303 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,853 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 40,850 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2013 36,551 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,433 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,694 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,297 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,868 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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HV03 CZA is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HV03 CZA, 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 HV03 CZA registered?

HV03 CZA is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is HV03 CZA safe to buy?

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