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LE03 OVD

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,088 mi
Last recorded110,088 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 110,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm and bald on inner tread 255/35x19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm and bald on inner tread 255/35x19 (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 22 Dec 2016 110,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm and bald on inner tread 255/35x19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm and bald on inner tread 255/35x19 (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 19 Dec 2015 97,416 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 90,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 90,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 75,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2012 75,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2011 68,952 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2011 68,952 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 57,380 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 50,623 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 46,763 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,868 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,909 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,851 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,812 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 OVD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LE03 OVD, 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 OVD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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