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ND03 LBP

2003 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,430 mi
Last recorded71,430 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R Series30,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND03 LBP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 71,430 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 60,198 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 59,410 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 46,517 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 45,391 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 45,378 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 41,972 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 34,557 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 27,109 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 26,539 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,170 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Feb 2014 26,165 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,793 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 22,881 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,771 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 21,235 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 15,235 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,768 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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ND03 LBP is a 2003 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ND03 LBP, 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 ND03 LBP registered?

ND03 LBP is a 2003 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is ND03 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND03 LBP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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