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WP03 DWW

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,434 mi
Last recorded70,434 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 DWW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 70,434 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 70,418 miles

Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 70,220 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 68,943 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 68,512 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 67,878 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 65,600 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 64,850 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,262 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 63,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,894 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,810 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,875 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 60,875 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,473 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,775 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,352 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,932 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,868 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,369 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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WP03 DWW is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 30,286 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP03 DWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP03 DWW registered?

WP03 DWW is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is WP03 DWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP03 DWW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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