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LC03 FBG

2003 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

30,949 mi
Last recorded30,949 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R110020,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 FBG
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 30,949 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 30,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 30,282 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 30,091 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 29,756 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 29,594 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 29,337 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 29,148 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 29,024 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,295 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 28,131 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 28,131 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,961 miles

A B S light on

No number plate light

Pass 9 Jun 2012 27,588 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 May 2011 26,811 miles

Number plate light not working

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,062 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 26,062 miles

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,219 miles

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 May 2008 20,353 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 20,308 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,173 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 19,173 miles

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

Rear 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))

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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LC03 FBG is a 2003 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 20,353 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 R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC03 FBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC03 FBG is a 2003 BMW R1100, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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