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XIW 34

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,104 mi
Last recorded94,104 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 34
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 94,104 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 91,000 miles

Lower Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,090 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 88,908 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,409 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,409 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,409 miles

Nearside Rear Indicator Mounting Deteriorated

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 82,562 miles

front suspension pivot ball joint dust cover split

Pass 19 Apr 2016 72,693 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 72,693 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2015 66,782 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 66,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,106 miles

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

play in drive shaft bearing

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,003 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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XIW 34 is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XIW 34, 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 XIW 34 registered?

XIW 34 is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is XIW 34 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIW 34 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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