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EO03 LMJ

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,801 mi
Last recorded96,801 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 LMJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 96,801 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 87,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust joint bracket detertorated

Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,259 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 67,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap seal starting to break

nsr tyre inner wall bald/cuts showing on the inner wall

Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,646 miles

fuel cap seal starting to break

nsr tyre inner wall bald/cuts showing on the inner wall

Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,665 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre has damage to outer bead rim + worn on inner shoulder

Fail 3 Apr 2009 59,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre has damage to outer bead rim + worn on inner shoulder

Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,945 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,636 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,490 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 31,504 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 31,504 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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EO03 LMJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO03 LMJ, 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 EO03 LMJ registered?

EO03 LMJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is EO03 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 LMJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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