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L888 PYG

2003 BMW R Series

Brown Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,738 mi
Last recorded55,738 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 PYG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 55,738 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 53,461 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 51,120 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 49,873 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 44,154 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 36,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 35,401 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 35,399 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture wiring loom rubbing through on brake pipe on headstock,risk of short ircuit melting hole in brake pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 31,493 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 31,092 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 29,852 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 29,054 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,952 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,952 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 19,544 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,844 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 44 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2011 10,160 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 7,078 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 5,971 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 3,822 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 3,716 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 2,562 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 1,149 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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L888 PYG is a 2003 BMW R Series in Brown with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L888 PYG, 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 L888 PYG registered?

L888 PYG is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is L888 PYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 PYG shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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