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LD03 EEV

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,988 mi
Last recorded105,988 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 EEV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 105,988 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 105,985 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 104,977 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 103,470 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 101,882 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is bald on the inner edge and on the legal limit

n/s/r tyre is on the legal limit

o/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 28 May 2012 99,736 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 99,736 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,755 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 6 Apr 2010 84,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2009 77,475 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 68,148 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 67,621 miles

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

both front disks becoming worn

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,124 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 38,632 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 38,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Advise: both rear tyres worn to the legal wear limit on the inside edges, (255/40 ZR18)

Advise: front brake deiscs heavily worn

Advise: nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Advise: rear brake discs wearing

Advise: rear number plate discolouring

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 EEV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EEV, 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 EEV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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