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LB03 FCA

2003 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,359 mi
Last recorded57,359 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R110020,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 FCA
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 57,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 57,159 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 56,795 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 56,784 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower fork clamp (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

motor oil leak from R/H cylinder

Pass 19 Nov 2021 53,021 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 48,817 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 42,941 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,231 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,749 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,311 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 27,796 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,046 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,488 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 22,488 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 21,495 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 12,518 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 10,914 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 10,037 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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LB03 FCA is a 2003 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 20,353 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 R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB03 FCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB03 FCA registered?

LB03 FCA is a 2003 BMW R1100, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is LB03 FCA safe to buy?

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