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HV03 HWB

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,251 mi
Last recorded59,251 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HWB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 59,251 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 57,870 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 54,392 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 52,487 miles

rear shock has reduced damping effect

Fail 6 Apr 2019 52,487 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

rear shock has reduced damping effect

Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,746 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,623 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 44,874 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,874 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,256 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 30,507 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,106 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 27,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 25,275 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 15,477 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 8,056 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 8,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

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 HWB is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB registered?

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

Is HV03 HWB safe to buy?

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