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L80 GRO

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,011 mi
Last recorded107,011 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 GRO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 107,011 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 105,874 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 105,294 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 104,372 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 102,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,682 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 101,341 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 98,398 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 94,954 miles

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 94,954 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 89,847 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 87,097 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 82,803 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 79,828 miles

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

Tyre pressure indicator warning lamp on

Pass 22 May 2009 75,035 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 74,931 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,527 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 59,500 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 53,102 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 52,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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L80 GRO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black 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 L80 GRO, 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 L80 GRO registered?

L80 GRO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is L80 GRO safe to buy?

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