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LG03 ARF

2003 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,020 mi
Last recorded56,020 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 ARF
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 56,020 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 56,017 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 55,096 miles

handlebar slightly misaligned

Pass 19 Mar 2024 53,677 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 50,904 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 47,410 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,174 miles

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

noise from final drive

Fail 2 Nov 2020 44,174 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

noise from final drive

Pass 7 Oct 2019 40,761 miles

3mm. 110/70/17/54H. 3mm. 160/60/ZR17/69W.

Front 96Kg. Rear 125Kg.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 40,760 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 40,057 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 21 Feb 2015 40,057 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,942 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,054 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,222 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,226 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,592 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 28,592 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,656 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

topbox rack left stay loose

topbox right stay missing

Pass 10 Mar 2007 17,903 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 13,064 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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LG03 ARF is a 2003 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,682 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG03 ARF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG03 ARF registered?

LG03 ARF is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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