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HV03 LFG

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,164 mi
Last recorded61,164 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 LFG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 61,164 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 61,094 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 61,086 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 61,081 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,042 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,937 miles

front and rear brake pads appear low

Pass 21 May 2014 58,934 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,595 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,190 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,219 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 39,908 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 39,829 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,761 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 26,764 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 18,624 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 11,987 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 LFG is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LFG, 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 LFG registered?

HV03 LFG is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is HV03 LFG safe to buy?

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