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SG53 ZHO

2003 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,191 mi
Last recorded35,191 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 ZHO
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 35,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 35,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 32,857 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 32,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 31,391 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 30,386 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 30,211 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 29,797 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 29,341 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 27,904 miles

Front tyre perished on sidewalls

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

tank panels insecure

Fail 15 May 2017 27,904 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

tank panels insecure

Front tyre perished on sidewalls

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

centre stand bolts loose

Pass 17 May 2016 26,817 miles

Front tyre starting to perrish.

Headrace bearings slightly loose

Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,791 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 26,791 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 16 May 2013 26,082 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 26,082 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 25,191 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,881 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 23,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2009 23,684 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,004 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 13,622 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,143 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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 ZHO 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 73.9%.

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 ZHO, 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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SG53 ZHO is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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