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OV03 VLL

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,819 mi
Last recorded48,819 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 VLL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2025 48,819 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 48,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 48,178 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 47,899 miles

Rear slight play in drive shaft bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,977 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 39,740 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,173 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 28,705 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 26,648 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,423 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,205 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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OV03 VLL is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV03 VLL, 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 OV03 VLL registered?

OV03 VLL is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is OV03 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 VLL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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