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VN03 WXS

2003 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,595 mi
Last recorded25,595 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 WXS
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 25,595 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 25,595 miles

Rear Shock absorber has pitting/ corrosion.

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear monoshock linkage has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 25,595 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both fork seals leaking excessively. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has pitting/ corrosion.

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear monoshock linkage has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 25,591 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 25,587 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 25,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 25,482 miles

Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 25,482 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 25,275 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 25,114 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 24,688 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,219 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 20,908 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 16,118 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 12,078 miles

No plate illumination bulb not working

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake pads corroded

Pass 2 May 2007 7,896 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 6,364 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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VN03 WXS is a 2003 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VN03 WXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN03 WXS registered?

VN03 WXS is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is VN03 WXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN03 WXS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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