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LB52 AYM

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,899 mi
Last recorded78,899 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 AYM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 78,899 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 78,246 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 77,345 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 76,934 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 76,920 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 76,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 76,574 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 76,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 75,937 miles

Front tyre starting to crack & perish

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 74,845 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 73,354 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 71,877 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 71,865 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,394 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 71,345 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,550 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,569 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 37,226 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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LB52 AYM is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue 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 LB52 AYM, 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 LB52 AYM registered?

LB52 AYM is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is LB52 AYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 AYM 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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