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LB03 FBU

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,699 mi
Last recorded86,699 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 FBU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 86,699 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 83,987 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 83,987 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 76,505 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 73,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 70,021 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,589 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,685 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 54,685 miles

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,073 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,144 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 42,918 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,961 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,126 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 34,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,822 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 31,798 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,203 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,049 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,543 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,898 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 13,913 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 FBU is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FBU, 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 LB03 FBU registered?

LB03 FBU is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is LB03 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 FBU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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