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LE03 NFY

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,041 mi
Last recorded86,041 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 NFY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 86,041 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 86,041 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 85,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 84,923 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,690 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,027 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 81,649 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 81,164 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 80,301 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,932 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 75,251 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 69,031 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,935 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,931 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 54,931 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 49,120 miles

1x exhaust rear box clamps cracked

both front tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,788 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,818 miles

slight wear front inner wishbone bushes

Fail 22 Jan 2010 39,815 miles

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

slight wear front inner wishbone bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,962 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 31,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,140 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 24,139 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 17,242 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,856 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 NFY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 NFY, 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 NFY registered?

LE03 NFY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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