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M516 XHW

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,698 mi
Last recorded100,698 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM516 XHW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 May 2011 100,698 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 98,807 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 96,743 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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M516 XHW is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 30,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M516 XHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M516 XHW?

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What year was M516 XHW registered?

M516 XHW is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is M516 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M516 XHW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M516 XHW have outstanding finance?

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