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L16 KRM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,005 mi
Last recorded180,005 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 KRM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 180,005 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 177,259 miles

Nearside Front flexi brake hose slightly deteriated

Offside Front flexi brake hose slightly deteriated

both rear seat belt retractors slightly weak

plastic outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2018 177,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Nearside Front flexi brake hose slightly deteriated

Offside Front flexi brake hose slightly deteriated

both rear seat belt retractors slightly weak

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 169,726 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 160,091 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 149,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 140,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 127,917 miles

advise rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 121,362 miles

centre exhaust bolt clamps one missing

fuel cap seal showing cracks

offside rear brake disc showing wear

tyre light on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2011 114,976 miles

rear brake pads getting low

rear steel brake pipes starting to show corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2010 107,149 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 95,600 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 95,587 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 90,301 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 90,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,553 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 70,553 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,648 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,643 miles

all tyres wearing outside edge

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

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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L16 KRM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L16 KRM, 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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L16 KRM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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