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OW03 LYZ

2003 BMW R1100

White Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,218 mi
Last recorded50,218 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R110020,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 LYZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 50,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 50,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 49,285 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 47,983 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 47,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 47,101 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 45,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 45,323 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 44,402 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 41,188 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 3,912 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 38,212 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 May 2015 37,652 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 May 2014 35,951 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,694 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,197 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 30,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 23,675 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 23,675 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 21,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 13,242 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 4,284 miles

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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OW03 LYZ is a 2003 BMW R1100 in White with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OW03 LYZ, 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 OW03 LYZ registered?

OW03 LYZ is a 2003 BMW R1100, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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