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LW03 LZC

2003 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,495 mi
Last recorded49,495 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R110020,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 LZC
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 49,495 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 48,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil stanchion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 47,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 47,740 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 47,043 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 46,583 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 44,684 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 43,402 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 40,207 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 40,184 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 28,491 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 14 May 2014 20,459 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,231 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,129 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 19,542 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 18,010 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,682 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,123 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,228 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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LW03 LZC is a 2003 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 20,353 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 R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW03 LZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LW03 LZC registered?

LW03 LZC is a 2003 BMW R1100, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is LW03 LZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 LZC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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