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LE03 NFP

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,986 mi
Last recorded156,986 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 NFP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 156,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

crack in windscreen

passenger rear wheel arch signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2022 152,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 144,998 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 142,410 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 142,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 135,878 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 130,648 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 117,323 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,937 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall

Fail 6 Jun 2013 99,937 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 93,069 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 86,204 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 75,640 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)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,656 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 50,460 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

airbag warning light lit

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 50,454 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

airbag warning light lit

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 38,082 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 NFP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NFP, 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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What year was LE03 NFP registered?

LE03 NFP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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