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PJ03 VSE

2003 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,580 mi
Last recorded34,580 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 VSE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 34,580 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 32,723 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 31,321 miles

Rear tyre has slight cuts

Pass 12 Jun 2023 30,702 miles

Rear tyre has slight cut in tread

Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,205 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 29,474 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 29,474 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 28,859 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,886 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 24,679 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,090 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,486 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 3,993 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 VSE is a 2003 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PJ03 VSE, 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 PJ03 VSE registered?

PJ03 VSE is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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