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RO03 JJF

2003 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,677 mi
Last recorded16,677 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 JJF
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 16,677 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 11,708 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 11,601 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 11,601 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,911 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 8 Jul 2010 9,236 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 9,149 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 7,782 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 7,782 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 6,682 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 5,923 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 5,923 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 3,882 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 JJF is a 2003 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JJF, 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 RO03 JJF registered?

RO03 JJF is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is RO03 JJF safe to buy?

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