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LE03 OWF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,115 mi
Last recorded118,115 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 118,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Eml on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 104,842 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 104,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 91,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rears (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 91,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,558 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,913 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,552 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 69,544 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,627 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2013 66,616 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 63,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

air con belt cracked

alternator belt cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,095 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Apr 2011 53,091 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Apr 2010 49,177 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 44,848 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 10 May 2008 39,290 miles

no plates velcro fixed

Pass 26 May 2007 32,309 miles

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

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)

pads all round low

Pass 10 Jun 2006 24,816 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 OWF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OWF, 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 OWF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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