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LE03 RDX

2003 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,131 mi
Last recorded48,131 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 RDX
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 48,131 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front near side and off side fork legs pitted

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear rear tyre slight cracking in tread age related

Fail 17 Jan 2026 48,131 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front near side and off side fork legs pitted

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear rear tyre slight cracking in tread age related

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 47,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 47,854 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 46,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front both fork stantions have slight corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 46,360 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front both fork stantions have slight corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both fork stantions have slight corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 45,643 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both fork station have slight corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 44,503 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing slighty reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 44,503 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing slightly reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 44,503 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 42,718 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,762 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 40,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 38,130 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,130 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,519 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,017 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,988 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,858 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 31,858 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 2,288 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 22,875 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 20,881 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,118 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 10,862 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 RDX is a 2003 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RDX, 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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LE03 RDX is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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