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MV03 LCL

2003 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,607 mi
Last recorded61,607 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 61,607 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 61,595 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 61,399 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,059 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 60,842 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 59,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 59,527 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 58,522 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 57,800 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,484 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,498 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 47,357 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,148 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 44,148 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,610 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,697 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 35,426 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,222 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 29,201 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,601 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 24,410 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 LCL 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 86.4%.

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 LCL, 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 MV03 LCL registered?

MV03 LCL is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is MV03 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV03 LCL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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