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HV03 EPN

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,601 mi
Last recorded21,601 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 EPN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 21,601 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 21,580 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 21,447 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 21,057 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,021 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 21,021 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 19,193 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,029 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 19,029 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 18,119 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,999 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 10,950 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 3,120 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 2,747 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 2,431 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 EPN is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue 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 EPN, 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 EPN registered?

HV03 EPN is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is HV03 EPN safe to buy?

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