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KH03 BNY

2003 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,652 mi
Last recorded22,652 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 BNY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 22,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 22,646 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess Rear cush drive rubbers worn- excessive play between Sprocket to Hub (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight misting at both front legs (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 19,407 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 17,939 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 17,939 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2020 16,979 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 15,745 miles

front pads wearing

Pass 31 Jan 2018 13,642 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 10,608 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 10,574 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 10,564 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 10,541 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 10,461 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 10,445 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 8,351 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 6,515 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 6,515 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 4,868 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 3,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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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KH03 BNY is a 2003 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KH03 BNY, 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.

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What year was KH03 BNY registered?

KH03 BNY is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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