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LB03 WMP

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,875 mi
Last recorded81,875 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 81,875 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2026 81,875 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 81,679 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 81,679 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 May 2022 81,621 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 80,375 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 79,561 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight free play due to worn mounting wave washers (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 79,561 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight free play due to worn mounting wave washers (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,778 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,502 miles

front right brake disc anti rattle shims loose

Pass 25 Apr 2017 76,971 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,798 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 75,797 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,359 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 73,516 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 73,516 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,668 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 72,668 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 72,231 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 72,231 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2008 71,941 miles

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

Oil line very rusty.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 71,941 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Oil line very rusty.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 71,160 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,582 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 58,442 miles

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

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

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

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 WMP is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WMP, 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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LB03 WMP is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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