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L12 LCG

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,677 mi
Last recorded71,677 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 LCG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,677 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 68,483 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 68,482 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing flexi pipe inscure (3.5.1l)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,845 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 49,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,352 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 46,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,150 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 44,150 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,092 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 40,544 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,902 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,151 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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L12 LCG 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 L12 LCG, 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 L12 LCG registered?

L12 LCG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is L12 LCG safe to buy?

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