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RE03 EDC

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,190 mi
Last recorded19,190 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 EDC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 19,190 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 19,174 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2024 18,943 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 18,598 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 18,293 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 17,810 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 17,252 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 17,252 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 16,581 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 15,599 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 15,320 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,190 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,826 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 12,650 miles

rear tyre cracking on wall

Pass 12 Aug 2010 12,059 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,642 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 3,624 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 2,531 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 2,401 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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RE03 EDC is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RE03 EDC, 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 RE03 EDC registered?

RE03 EDC is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is RE03 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 EDC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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