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HV03 EPL

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,038 mi
Last recorded35,038 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,038 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 34,945 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,107 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 34,107 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,664 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 26,457 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,191 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 EPL is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EPL, 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 HV03 EPL registered?

HV03 EPL is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is HV03 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 EPL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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