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LB03 WMY

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,820 mi
Last recorded62,820 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 62,820 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,808 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 2 boxes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 62,739 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 61,991 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 60,878 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,806 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,129 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,741 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 57,078 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,984 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 54,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,199 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 51,175 miles

Decelerometer brake test neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.E1c)

Decelerometer brake test no brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (3.3.E1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,992 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,525 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 39,300 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 104,821 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,012 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,160 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 WMY is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver 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 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 WMY, 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 WMY registered?

LB03 WMY is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is LB03 WMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 WMY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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