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LD03 DJK

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

119,696 mi
Last recorded119,696 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 DJK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 119,696 miles

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Front wiper blade split on end

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriated

one bolt missing from centre silencer

Fail 8 Jun 2016 119,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Front wiper blade split on end

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriated

one bolt missing from centre silencer

Pass 4 Jun 2015 112,802 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED

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

N/S/F BRAKE WEAR WIRE DAMAGED

N/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH TRIM INSECURE

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

Pass 11 Jun 2014 100,500 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH

N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE BADLY PERISHED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 4 Jun 2014 100,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH

N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE BADLY PERISHED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 13 Jun 2013 98,657 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Some damage to near side front wing.

off side front tyre worn and perished

Fail 13 Jun 2013 98,657 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Some damage to near side front wing.

off side front tyre worn and perished

Fail 24 May 2013 98,651 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight perishing on the petrol seal

Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,375 miles

damage to nearside front wing

Fail 26 Apr 2012 95,375 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

damage to nearside front wing

Fail 10 Sep 2011

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake wear warning light on dash

child seat fitted to n/s/f

damage to n/s/f wing

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 27 Sep 2010 89,213 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 16 Sep 2010 88,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2009 75,812 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 75,007 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 60,745 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR No PLATE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 60,745 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR No PLATE

Fail 8 May 2008 60,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

ADVISE REAR No PLATE - BECOMING DE-LAMINATED

Pass 21 Apr 2007

nearside tyre sidewaall cut

will need rear tyres soon

Fail 21 Apr 2007 48,534 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside tyre sidewall cut

will need rear tyres soon

Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,273 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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LD03 DJK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 LD03 DJK, 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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LD03 DJK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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