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MT03 JHL

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,868 mi
Last recorded73,868 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 JHL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 73,868 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,823 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 73,536 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 68,418 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 66,428 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 66,410 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,595 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 63,575 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 62,232 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 56,373 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 52,749 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 52,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2012 51,746 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 48,210 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 48,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,696 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 45,661 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 40,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 36,266 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 36,191 miles

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

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 31,619 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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MT03 JHL is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MT03 JHL, 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.

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What year was MT03 JHL registered?

MT03 JHL is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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