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RE03 EDL

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,818 mi
Last recorded31,818 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,818 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,859 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 26,782 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,008 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 17,087 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 14,782 miles

Rear Floating disc has a pronounced rattle

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

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 EDL is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EDL, 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 RE03 EDL registered?

RE03 EDL is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is RE03 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 EDL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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