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RO03 JJY

2003 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,058 mi
Last recorded36,058 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 JJY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 36,058 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 35,635 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 34,987 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 34,571 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 33,281 miles

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

rear mastercylinder hose needs rerouting around rear of footrest

Pass 14 Aug 2020 30,539 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 30,539 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 30,405 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 30,227 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 30,227 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

both tyres soft

Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,884 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 27,884 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,295 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 25,295 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 22,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2013 22,509 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 20,732 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,732 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 18,444 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 18,444 miles

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

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 16,349 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 10,949 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 10,459 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 10,433 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 10,039 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 10,025 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 8,096 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 JJY is a 2003 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JJY, 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 JJY registered?

RO03 JJY is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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