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LA52 FJF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,944 mi
Last recorded138,944 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 FJF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 138,944 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 132,871 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,901 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate very corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate very corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 129,901 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear brake back plate very corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate very corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 125,391 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 118,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 99,643 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,957 miles

Exhaust backbox clamps corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 90,560 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 85,027 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 84,997 miles

Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,899 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,940 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,477 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 63,477 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,261 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 57,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,461 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,763 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 40,763 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 37,653 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 35,076 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,708 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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LA52 FJF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LA52 FJF, 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 LA52 FJF registered?

LA52 FJF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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The MOT history for LA52 FJF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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