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RE03 EEM

2003 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,751 mi
Last recorded37,751 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 EEM
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 37,751 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 36,430 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 36,430 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 35,712 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 35,382 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 35,137 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,675 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 May 2017 32,654 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,757 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 28 Apr 2014 25,029 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 25,029 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 24,414 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 23,833 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 23,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2012 10,800 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 6,235 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 6,235 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 5,833 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 4,862 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 1,403 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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RE03 EEM is a 2003 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,682 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE03 EEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RE03 EEM registered?

RE03 EEM is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is RE03 EEM safe to buy?

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