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LE03 OVH

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,928 mi
Last recorded46,928 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 46,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 46,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 46,770 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 46,547 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,330 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,791 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 45,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,293 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 44,281 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,542 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)

centre to tailbox exhaust clamps corroded and cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,686 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 40,180 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 37,428 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 37,421 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,724 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,837 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,807 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on outer edge not considered full depth tread from new

Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,498 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge not considered to be full depth tread from new

o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge not considered to be full depth tread from new

Fail 11 Nov 2008 25,491 miles

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

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge not considered to be full depth tread from new

o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge not considered to be full depth tread from new

Pass 19 Nov 2007 22,360 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres wearing low on edge

Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,646 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 OVH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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