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LE03 HGV

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,170 mi
Last recorded109,170 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 HGV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 109,170 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 109,170 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 108,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 106,473 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 106,468 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 104,329 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 104,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground under vehicle (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 103,177 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,913 miles

Nearside handbrake performance poor

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 98,909 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside handbrake performance poor

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 96,343 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,180 miles

Collision damage to n/s/r quarter.but no sharp edges.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 79,262 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 73,584 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 63,675 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,272 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,180 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,842 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,511 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,510 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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LE03 HGV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LE03 HGV, 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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LE03 HGV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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