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MV03 LBA

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

21,255 mi
Last recorded21,255 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 LBA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 21,255 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 20,755 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 20,645 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 20,512 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 20,512 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 20,249 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 19,921 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 19,782 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 19,249 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 18,635 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 17,911 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,788 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,658 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 15,591 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 15,224 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 14,946 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 13,868 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 11,968 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 10,344 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 8,473 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 6,673 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 6,635 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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MV03 LBA is a 2003 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 MV03 LBA, 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 MV03 LBA registered?

MV03 LBA is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is MV03 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV03 LBA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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