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LB03 DVM

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,940 mi
Last recorded30,940 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 DVM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 30,940 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 29,845 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 29,536 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,601 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 21,702 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 21,702 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 19,678 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 16,498 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 16,498 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 13,018 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 12,110 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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LB03 DVM is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LB03 DVM, 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 LB03 DVM registered?

LB03 DVM is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is LB03 DVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 DVM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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