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L111 GOU

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,549 mi
Last recorded99,549 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 GOU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 99,549 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 99,341 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 97,426 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 94,678 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2018 94,660 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 93,038 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 91,284 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,500 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,605 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,108 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 78,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,970 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,523 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 72,523 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,989 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 63,989 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,158 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)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 57,158 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)

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,168 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 49,168 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,010 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,627 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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L111 GOU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L111 GOU, 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.

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What year was L111 GOU registered?

L111 GOU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is L111 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 GOU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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