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HV03 LCF

2003 BMW K Series

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,825 mi
Last recorded48,825 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW K Series25,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 LCF
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 48,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 48,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 48,029 miles

radiator deteriorated on end plates

Fail 16 Apr 2019 48,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

radiator deteriorated on end plates

Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,429 miles

front & rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,210 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 42,888 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perihsed (4.1.2c)

Front brake hose banjo's corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Number plate slightly delaminated

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (4.1.2c)

Rear brake hose banjo's corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,923 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 41,881 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 37,342 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 37,067 miles

Steering damper eye end corroded

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front brake banjo's corroded

Indicator flash rate close to max limit (120 min )

L/H grip slightly split

Rear brake banjo's corroded

Rear shock absorber,adjuster banjo corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,066 miles

metal connectors on front brake hoses corroding.

rear brake pedal bent.

rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 34,548 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 32,144 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 32,095 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 30,828 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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HV03 LCF is a 2003 BMW K Series in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 25,707 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV03 LCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HV03 LCF is a 2003 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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