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LC52 UJJ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,492 mi
Last recorded119,492 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 119,492 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 119,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 105,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake caliper spring missing

rear brake discs in poor condition

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 2 Feb 2012 105,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake caliper spring missing

rear brake discs in poor condition

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 3 Feb 2011 95,023 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 95,023 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 76,845 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,516 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,054 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,515 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 31,515 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 23,106 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 UJJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UJJ, 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 UJJ registered?

LC52 UJJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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