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LC03 EHW

2003 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,324 mi
Last recorded73,324 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 EHW
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 73,324 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 73,324 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 69,681 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1MM (1.1.13 (a))

Rear brake fluid level on min.

Pass 22 Dec 2023 66,878 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 65,092 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 62,728 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 62,728 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,676 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 59,676 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 55,813 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 49,681 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,540 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,355 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 41,030 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 40,576 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 40,575 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2013 36,750 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 36,750 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 23,454 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 17,366 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 15,115 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 15,804 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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LC03 EHW is a 2003 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,682 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC03 EHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC03 EHW registered?

LC03 EHW is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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