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LB52 OPO

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,342 mi
Last recorded50,342 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 50,342 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 50,174 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 48,428 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 47,135 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 47,118 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 43,022 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 42,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,870 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,523 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,804 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,350 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,603 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,756 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 22,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,526 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,848 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 OPO is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPO, 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 OPO registered?

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

Is LB52 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 OPO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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