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HV03 HVY

2003 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,281 mi
Last recorded22,281 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HVY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 22,281 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 22,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose drive chain slightly loose and slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 22,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 21,777 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 21,300 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 21,213 miles

Main beam pass switch not working

Fail 11 Jun 2020 21,213 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Main beam pass switch not working

Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,211 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 21,188 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 21,135 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 21,115 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Cetrall stand corroded.

Ignition barrel damage function is intermited.

Rear master cylinder slightly worn or seized.

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Chain excessively corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 20,753 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 17,198 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 12,541 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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HV03 HVY is a 2003 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV03 HVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV03 HVY registered?

HV03 HVY is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is HV03 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 HVY shows 14 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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