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RO03 JBZ

2003 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,988 mi
Last recorded15,988 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 JBZ
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,988 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 12,760 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 11,622 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 11,605 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 9,449 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 7,858 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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RO03 JBZ is a 2003 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RO03 JBZ, 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 RO03 JBZ registered?

RO03 JBZ is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is RO03 JBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 JBZ 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.

Does RO03 JBZ have outstanding finance?

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