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VK52 OUV

2003 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,252 mi
Last recorded52,252 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 OUV
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 52,252 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 51,432 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 50,857 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 49,669 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 49,669 miles

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

sprocket carrier bearing worn

Pass 22 Jun 2022 46,770 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,416 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

head lamp beam is blured

strapped wiring loom back to handle bar

Fail 9 Jul 2021 44,416 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

head lamp beam is blured

strapped wiring loom back to handle bar

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 42,310 miles

throttle cable wants rerouting

Fail 7 Jul 2020 42,310 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

throttle cable wants rerouting

Pass 8 May 2019 39,564 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Chain guard missing

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 37,345 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 37,345 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2017 33,811 miles

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

slight engine speed change found during lock to lock

Pass 25 May 2016 30,541 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 30,506 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

front fork seals weepimg slightly and forks pitted

rear brake pads back plate rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,183 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fuel cap sealing washer starting to crack on outer edges.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,758 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 28,758 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 25,053 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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VK52 OUV is a 2003 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK52 OUV, 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 VK52 OUV registered?

VK52 OUV is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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