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LV03 OVW

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,753 mi
Last recorded70,753 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 OVW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 70,753 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 67,655 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 67,258 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 67,258 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 66,450 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 63,213 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,570 miles

Final drive noisy

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,564 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 53,753 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,171 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 39,673 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,133 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,746 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,095 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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LV03 OVW is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LV03 OVW, 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 LV03 OVW registered?

LV03 OVW is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is LV03 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 OVW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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