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AF03 LGG

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,685 mi
Last recorded95,685 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LGG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 95,685 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 95,071 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 95,071 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 93,892 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 93,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 93,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,068 miles

Heavy oil leak underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,328 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,868 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 82,704 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 78,857 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

oil leak

rear exhaust braket corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2009 71,731 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,600 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 56,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,683 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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AF03 LGG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF03 LGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 LGG registered?

AF03 LGG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 LGG safe to buy?

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