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LA03 VGC

2003 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,682 mi
Last recorded142,682 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 VGC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 142,682 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 138,890 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 134,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine shield insecure

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 134,953 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine shield insecure

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2014 129,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front p/shaft coupling cracked.front h/light level clip broken.r/h/front fog light not working.

Fail 21 Nov 2014 129,155 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front p/shaft coupling cracked.front h/light level clip broken.r/h/front fog light not working.

Pass 3 Aug 2013 108,632 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 6 Aug 2012 92,359 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 79,131 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs wearing

nearside front lower fog lamp glass cracked

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

rear brake discs wearing

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2010 65,239 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2009 51,755 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,203 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,716 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 27,578 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 18,862 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 18,862 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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LA03 VGC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Orange with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA03 VGC, 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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LA03 VGC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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