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LD03 DUH

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,798 mi
Last recorded163,798 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 DUH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 163,798 miles

rear different rear differential mount worn and front prop coupling worn

Pass 6 Apr 2018 158,934 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 158,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch has corrosion, that is sharp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch has corrosion that is sharp (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 153,691 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 20 Mar 2015 145,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2014 133,372 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 May 2014 133,372 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2013 120,463 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 120,463 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 16 May 2012 102,398 miles

both front tyres slightly perrished inner edges

Pass 10 May 2011 86,129 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 77,537 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,537 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,783 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 60,074 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 46,349 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,855 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 DUH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DUH, 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 DUH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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