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GL03 LDZ

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,367 mi
Last recorded135,367 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 LDZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 135,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 123,773 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 119,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 115,407 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 112,084 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 110,398 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 108,020 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 108,020 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 106,665 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,226 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 101,183 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 94,130 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 94,130 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 90,677 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 90,620 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,695 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 72,059 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 58,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2007 58,536 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 40,156 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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GL03 LDZ is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL03 LDZ, 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 GL03 LDZ registered?

GL03 LDZ is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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