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L44 DEM

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,809 mi
Last recorded90,809 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 DEM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 90,809 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 88,748 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 87,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 83,774 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 81,681 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 79,397 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 78,586 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,774 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,601 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,200 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,153 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,380 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 65,380 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 61,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,930 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 53,157 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 53,157 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 10 May 2010 52,522 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 47,267 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 47,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,705 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,544 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 24,544 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 20,191 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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L44 DEM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L44 DEM, 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 L44 DEM registered?

L44 DEM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is L44 DEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L44 DEM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L44 DEM have outstanding finance?

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