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CV03 FLL

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,500 mi
Last recorded86,500 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 FLL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 86,500 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 83,187 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,959 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,716 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,475 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear discs getting a little ridged probably due to previous pads?

Fail 10 Mar 2011 67,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear discs getting a little ridged probably due to previous pads?

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,422 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 61,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,146 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 23 Mar 2009 51,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2008 41,206 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,108 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 23,242 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,465 miles

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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CV03 FLL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue 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 CV03 FLL, 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 CV03 FLL registered?

CV03 FLL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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