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SW03 MTY

2003 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,298 mi
Last recorded18,298 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 MTY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 18,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 17,551 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 16,710 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 16,354 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 16,035 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has slight corrosion pitted (2.3.8)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 16,035 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has slight corrosion pitted (2.3.8)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 15,485 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stantion pitted (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stantion pitted (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired not fitted correctly (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 15,485 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear number plate light inop

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stantion pitted (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stantion pitted (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired not fitted correctly (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 15,031 miles

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

front brake sticky

number plate light inop

Fail 9 Oct 2014 15,031 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

front brake sticky

number plate light inop

Pass 20 Aug 2013 13,410 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 12,281 miles

Handlebars Bent

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 10,930 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 8,287 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 5,176 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 5,132 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2008 2,879 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 2,656 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 2,308 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 2,300 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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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SW03 MTY is a 2003 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SW03 MTY, 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 SW03 MTY registered?

SW03 MTY is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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