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SG53 ZHM

2003 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 ZHM
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,902 miles

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,316 miles

handle bars slightly bent

rear mono shock piston corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,130 miles

Squeek from rear swing arm piviot pin

Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,687 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,401 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 17,332 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 4 May 2007 17,241 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

side stand lug is badly bent.there is a real danger that the stand could dig into the road when the bike is leaned over when cornering.

Fail 22 Dec 2006 17,226 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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SG53 ZHM is a 2003 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG53 ZHM, 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 SG53 ZHM registered?

SG53 ZHM is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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