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R111 HOM

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,608 mi
Last recorded40,608 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 HOM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 40,608 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 40,608 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure Retaining pin missing. Split pin fitted (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 38,770 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 37,137 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 35,096 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 32,859 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 30,647 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 28,420 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 28,389 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,246 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,987 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 27,807 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 27,807 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,328 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 27,328 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,025 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 23,274 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 20,294 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 19,533 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 16,382 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 12,480 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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R111 HOM is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R111 HOM, 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 R111 HOM registered?

R111 HOM is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is R111 HOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 HOM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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