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LC52 SLV

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,754 mi
Last recorded33,754 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 SLV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 33,754 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 32,702 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 32,701 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 31,260 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 31,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 30,983 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 30,162 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 30,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 27,889 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,126 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,211 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,119 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,767 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 16,393 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 13,793 miles

indicators flash close to 120 max limit

Pass 7 Aug 2010 9,894 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 9,878 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 9,564 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,894 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 8,349 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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LC52 SLV is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LC52 SLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC52 SLV registered?

LC52 SLV is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is LC52 SLV safe to buy?

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