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LG03 APY

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,768 mi
Last recorded27,768 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 APY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 27,768 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 27,170 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 27,170 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 27,099 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 26,941 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 26,748 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 26,362 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 25,198 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Rear swing arm bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 25,171 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 24,481 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 24,481 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,351 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,172 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,599 miles

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

slight play in rear paralever bearings

Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,666 miles

Front tyre has had a puncture repaired.

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 19,666 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front tyre has had a puncture repaired.

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,096 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 15,231 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 May 2009 15,208 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2008 14,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 13,270 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,080 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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LG03 APY is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LG03 APY, 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 LG03 APY registered?

LG03 APY is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LG03 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 APY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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