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LC52 SVE

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,470 mi
Last recorded90,470 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 SVE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,836 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,844 miles

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

damage wheel rims.

deterioration exhaust joints.

front headlamp level unit link arm broken.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,843 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 64,843 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,751 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 50,046 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,046 miles

chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

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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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LC52 SVE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LC52 SVE, 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 LC52 SVE registered?

LC52 SVE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is LC52 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 SVE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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