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RL03 GPX

2003 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,505 mi
Last recorded31,505 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 GPX
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 31,505 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,656 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 24,615 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,770 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 20,770 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 15,264 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 14,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 14,936 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 14,542 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 14,530 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,370 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 11,209 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 8,446 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 6,156 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 5,674 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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RL03 GPX 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 80%.

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 RL03 GPX, 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 RL03 GPX registered?

RL03 GPX is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is RL03 GPX safe to buy?

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