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KH03 BRV

2003 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,656 mi
Last recorded46,656 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 BRV
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 46,656 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 44,272 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 43,769 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 43,769 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 41,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2021 41,805 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2020 37,598 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2020 37,598 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 36,935 miles

Rear suspension stiff

Pass 19 Apr 2018 34,999 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 34,999 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,594 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,037 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,038 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,336 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,890 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 18,270 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 16,415 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 12,613 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 10,628 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 8,904 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 7,661 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 7,661 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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 BRV is a 2003 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BRV, 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 BRV registered?

KH03 BRV is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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