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LC03 NPY

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,340 mi
Last recorded62,340 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 NPY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 62,340 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 60,343 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 60,248 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 60,193 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 56,219 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 53,909 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 49,798 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 46,728 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 40,841 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 34,626 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 33,629 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 26,804 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 22,662 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 18,691 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

nearside rear footrest hanger is corroded!!

Pass 26 Nov 2010 18,073 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 17,932 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 14,331 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 14,220 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 9,305 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,977 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 6,628 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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LC03 NPY is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LC03 NPY, 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 LC03 NPY registered?

LC03 NPY is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LC03 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 NPY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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