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LO03 CMY

2003 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,709 mi
Last recorded77,709 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 CMY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 77,709 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 68,373 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 61,584 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 53,835 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 49,311 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 49,301 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 46,067 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 41,077 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 34,685 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 32,741 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 31,387 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 29,563 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 29,423 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,467 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 24,870 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 22,837 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 19,561 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,537 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,295 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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LO03 CMY is a 2003 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LO03 CMY, 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

How do I check the history of LO03 CMY?

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What year was LO03 CMY registered?

LO03 CMY is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is LO03 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO03 CMY shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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