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LE03 OHD

2003 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,721 mi
Last recorded17,721 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 OHD
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 17,721 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 17,721 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 17,081 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 17,081 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 16,463 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 16,463 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 13,947 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 9,442 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 7,388 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2009 5,393 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 5,393 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 3,056 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 1,207 miles

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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LE03 OHD is a 2003 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LE03 OHD, 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 LE03 OHD registered?

LE03 OHD is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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