MOT Status
ValidMileage
73,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working front or rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
rear brake binding slightly
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB53 UKG is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 LB53 UKG, 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 LB53 UKG registered?
LB53 UKG is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 December 2003.
Is LB53 UKG safe to buy?
The MOT history for LB53 UKG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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