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P8 WEL

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,597 mi
Last recorded25,597 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 WEL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 25,597 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 25,539 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 24,738 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 24,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.5mm min 1mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 24,445 miles

ABS warning lamp on

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 24,387 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2016 24,387 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,627 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 23,624 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,116 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,724 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 18,764 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,093 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P8 WEL is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P8 WEL, 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 P8 WEL registered?

P8 WEL is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is P8 WEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 WEL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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