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LW03 LZB

2003 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,874 mi
Last recorded51,874 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 LZB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 51,874 miles

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

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 51,610 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 51,129 miles

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 50,935 miles

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 50,296 miles

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2020 49,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement final drive pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 47,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 44,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 38,349 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 38,349 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component top yoke bushes (2.3.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,428 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 36,162 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,681 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 34,779 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 33,751 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 32,388 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,919 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,013 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,064 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 18,160 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,160 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,408 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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LW03 LZB is a 2003 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LW03 LZB, 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 LW03 LZB registered?

LW03 LZB is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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