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MT03 JHJ

2003 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,584 mi
Last recorded35,584 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 JHJ
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 35,584 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 35,141 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 31,627 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 31,607 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear pillion foot rest seized up

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

Pass 17 May 2017 28,606 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 28,666 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,291 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 17,121 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,472 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 6,683 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,643 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 6,593 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 6,250 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 6,012 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 5,743 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,477 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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MT03 JHJ is a 2003 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT03 JHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT03 JHJ registered?

MT03 JHJ is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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