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KE03 CFL

2003 BMW K Series

Beige Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,647 mi
Last recorded47,647 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW K Series25,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 CFL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 47,647 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 44,071 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 42,832 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 37,380 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 31,600 miles

front brake pads condition

handbrake effort

Fail 4 Jan 2022 31,581 miles

Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

parking brake

Pass 13 Apr 2021 31,458 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 31,345 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 30,443 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2019 30,276 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 27,704 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 24,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 20,537 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 18,118 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 12,453 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 8,368 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 5,047 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 5,047 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2011 3,163 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 2,648 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2009 2,637 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 2,391 miles

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

headlight taped

Fail 25 Jul 2008 2,279 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

headlight taped

rear tyre wear

Fail 24 Jul 2007 2,006 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 2,006 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 1,486 miles

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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KE03 CFL is a 2003 BMW K Series in Beige with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KE03 CFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE03 CFL registered?

KE03 CFL is a 2003 BMW K Series, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is KE03 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE03 CFL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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