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LB52 MKA

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,893 mi
Last recorded48,893 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 MKA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 48,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 48,775 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 48,766 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,378 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,845 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 41,554 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 41,554 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 41,319 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2010 41,319 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

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

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 38,018 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 37,858 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,401 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 24,182 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 MKA is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MKA, 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 LB52 MKA registered?

LB52 MKA is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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