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L888 PES

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,443 mi
Last recorded75,443 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 PES
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 75,443 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 75,384 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,782 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,414 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 69,364 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,373 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhust rear flanges deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2014 66,373 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhust rear flanges deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2013 62,819 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,977 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,686 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,887 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 45,001 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 39,830 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 35,132 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 29,926 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 29,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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L888 PES is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L888 PES, 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 L888 PES registered?

L888 PES is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is L888 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 PES shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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