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LC03 LSV

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,444 mi
Last recorded34,444 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 LSV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 34,444 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,543 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,309 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 30,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 29,042 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 28,034 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,441 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,522 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 18,993 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 13,953 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 13,953 miles

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

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

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

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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LC03 LSV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LC03 LSV, 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 LC03 LSV registered?

LC03 LSV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is LC03 LSV safe to buy?

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