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RE53 FVB

2003 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,741 mi
Last recorded11,741 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 FVB
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 11,741 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 3 May 2025 11,406 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 4 May 2024 11,279 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 5 May 2023 11,101 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Rear indicator damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2022 10,722 miles

Offside Chain guard missing ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 10,439 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 10,170 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap rubber cracking

Fail 18 May 2018 10,168 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

petrol cap seal cracking

slight increase in revs on l/h lock

Pass 19 May 2017 10,005 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2016 9,644 miles

front tyre perishing

no chain guard

Pass 9 May 2015 9,153 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 7,899 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 5,700 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 5,700 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 3,236 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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RE53 FVB is a 2003 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE53 FVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE53 FVB registered?

RE53 FVB is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is RE53 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 FVB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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