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NJ03 FFA

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,051 mi
Last recorded20,051 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 FFA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 20,051 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 20,051 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 19,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 18,706 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 17,978 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 17,651 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 14,658 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 12,142 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 11,489 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 11,038 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 May 2013 10,193 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

cluth fuild low

Pass 11 May 2012 9,899 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 11 May 2012 9,899 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 8,432 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 6,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 5,173 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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NJ03 FFA is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NJ03 FFA, 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 NJ03 FFA registered?

NJ03 FFA is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is NJ03 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ03 FFA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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