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SB03 MFA

2003 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

33,890 mi
Last recorded33,890 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 MFA
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 33,890 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Fork stanchions pitted.

Handle bar switch 'pass' light damaged.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 32,352 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Fork stanchions pitted/rusty.

Handle bar 'pass' light button damaged.

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 32,352 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Fork stanchions pitted/rusty.

Handle bar 'pass' light button damaged.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 32,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handle bar switch/pass light damaged.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 31,650 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 31,650 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 30,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no mirrors fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Jun 2021 30,359 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no mirrors fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2019 25,913 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 19,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 19,944 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 19,765 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 19,369 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 19,325 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 18,175 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 18,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,698 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 9,036 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 7,725 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 7,023 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 6,034 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 5,224 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 4,742 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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SB03 MFA is a 2003 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SB03 MFA, 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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SB03 MFA is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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