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L6 UEK

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,908 mi
Last recorded122,908 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 UEK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 122,908 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 122,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from the nearside rear to the offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Differential oil seal has a slight weep

Fail 24 Mar 2022 122,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from the nearside rear to the offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Differential oil seal has a slight weep

Pass 19 Feb 2021 120,935 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 106,549 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 101,785 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 91,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 85,799 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,644 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,809 miles

Slight seepage of grease from nsr outer CV gaiter/joint.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,463 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nsr exhaust terminal-connection - split <fraction>.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 59,325 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,325 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,216 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,077 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 50,995 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,504 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,354 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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L6 UEK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L6 UEK, 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 L6 UEK registered?

L6 UEK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is L6 UEK safe to buy?

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