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SA03 KEF

2003 BMW F Series

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,470 mi
Last recorded46,470 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 KEF
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 46,470 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 46,363 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 46,363 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 45,552 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 45,552 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 44,370 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 44,114 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 42,756 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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SA03 KEF is a 2003 BMW F Series in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA03 KEF, 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

How do I check the history of SA03 KEF?

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What year was SA03 KEF registered?

SA03 KEF is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is SA03 KEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 KEF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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