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RE03 EBA

2003 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

28,242 mi
Last recorded28,242 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW K Series25,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 EBA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 28,242 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 28,057 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 23,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 23,193 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyre over 10 years old date code 2012

Pass 21 May 2021 4,155 miles

rear tyre close to 10 years oil (2012)

Fail 17 May 2021 4,146 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

rear tyre close to 10 years oil (2012)

Pass 9 Jun 2020 3,956 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 23,193 miles

Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

odometer inop

Pass 1 Feb 2019 23,193 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 23,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 23,193 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 23,193 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 23,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 23,193 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 21,141 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 20,241 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,989 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 17,314 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 15,818 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 12,920 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 10,415 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 9,546 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 8,041 miles

advise that front and rear tyres worn unevenly and squared off in profile

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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RE03 EBA is a 2003 BMW K Series in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 25,707 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE03 EBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE03 EBA registered?

RE03 EBA is a 2003 BMW K Series, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is RE03 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 EBA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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