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MW03 WHB

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,840 mi
Last recorded52,840 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 WHB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 52,840 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 52,452 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 50,989 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 48,973 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 46,942 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 42,833 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 42,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 39,734 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,545 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 34,964 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,289 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 28,822 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,812 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,285 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,452 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 18,885 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 18,811 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 16,651 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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MW03 WHB is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MW03 WHB, 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 MW03 WHB registered?

MW03 WHB is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is MW03 WHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW03 WHB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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