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MV03 LBX

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,825 mi
Last recorded56,825 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 LBX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 56,825 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 56,821 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 55,889 miles

poor rear brake performance just pulls limit

Pass 28 May 2021 53,747 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 51,365 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,409 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 50,409 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 42,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,994 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,691 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,796 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 16,358 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 LBX is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV03 LBX, 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 MV03 LBX?

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What year was MV03 LBX registered?

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

Is MV03 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV03 LBX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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