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LD03 KOH

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,816 mi
Last recorded85,816 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,816 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately pipe fitted wrong side of abs wire (3.6.A.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 85,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately pipe fitted wrong side of abs wire (3.6.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,677 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,639 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,232 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small cracks in fuel cap seal.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 70,133 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small cracks in fuel cap seal.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,313 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 68,310 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 65,100 miles

front number plate craked

Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,090 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front no.plate cracked

rear brake pads slightly overlapping rear disc's inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2011 61,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front no.plate cracked

rear brake pads slightly overlapping rear disc's inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,460 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 59,460 miles

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

Exhaust back box mounting split (O/S), but supports system.

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,751 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 51,285 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,383 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,927 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,296 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 24,180 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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 KOH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KOH, 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 KOH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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