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LC52 UGD

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,891 mi
Last recorded88,891 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 UGD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 88,891 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 88,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,451 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,847 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 82,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,172 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,267 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 75,267 miles

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

tyre monitor light on indicating a fault

Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,637 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,121 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,314 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,742 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,189 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,392 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,671 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 40,276 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 40,276 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,393 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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LC52 UGD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC52 UGD, 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 UGD registered?

LC52 UGD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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