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WP52 VRE

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,664 mi
Last recorded80,664 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 VRE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 80,664 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 80,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 76,922 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 74,066 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 71,305 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 71,299 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock steering stop tab on yokes broken (2.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 71,140 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 71,140 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,531 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,222 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,410 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,357 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,742 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,185 miles

Anti rattle shim missing from front right hand caliper

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,570 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,966 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,968 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 28,276 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,284 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,642 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 6,086 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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WP52 VRE is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WP52 VRE, 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.

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What year was WP52 VRE registered?

WP52 VRE is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WP52 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP52 VRE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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