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N2 VRJ

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,129 mi
Last recorded18,129 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 VRJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 18,129 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 18,129 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 73,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 73,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 17,195 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 67,339 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 67,339 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,838 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 61,838 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 53,285 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 46,746 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 46,379 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 40,066 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 40,066 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 31,353 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 22,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 15,023 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 17,084 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 16,490 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,801 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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N2 VRJ is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N2 VRJ, 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

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What year was N2 VRJ registered?

N2 VRJ is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is N2 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 VRJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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