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PJ03 VSA

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,612 mi
Last recorded88,612 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 VSA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 88,612 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively rubber boot worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 83,803 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front suspension ball joint dust cover split

hid headlight bulbs fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2023 67,431 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,092 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 54,092 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 40,213 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 40,213 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitty to both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,663 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,009 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,148 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 15,687 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 13,851 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,118 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 9,382 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 9,316 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2009 4,802 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 314 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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PJ03 VSA is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PJ03 VSA, 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 PJ03 VSA registered?

PJ03 VSA is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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