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LC52 YRO

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

19,552 mi
Last recorded19,552 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 YRO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 19,552 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 19,118 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 16,979 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 16,775 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 16,536 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 16,473 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 16,436 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 15,568 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 15,075 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 14,871 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 14,635 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 13,978 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 12,807 miles

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 11,788 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 10,351 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 10,351 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 8,545 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 YRO is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YRO, 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 LC52 YRO registered?

LC52 YRO is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is LC52 YRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 YRO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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