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LE03 PKU

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,209 mi
Last recorded118,209 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 118,209 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 108,954 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)

Oil leak on engine ()

brake pad warning light on

Fail 27 Jun 2017 108,954 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 101,395 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 101,393 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear just after tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear before tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on

undertrays fitted

washer fluid warning light on

Pass 1 Jul 2015 95,219 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 89,258 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,258 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 22 Apr 2014 88,900 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

only 1 lowering spring fitted to nsr

Fail 10 Feb 2014 88,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,353 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 85,027 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 81,783 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 79,120 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 73,619 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 73,618 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 64,726 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 64,726 miles

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

rear tyres low tread

Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,812 miles

both steering rack inner rackend's have slight play in them

low brake pad warning light staying on

Fail 30 Oct 2007 52,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both steering rack inner rackend's have slight play in them

low brake pad warning light staying on

traction control off warning light staying on

Pass 14 Oct 2006 38,150 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 24,898 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 24,898 miles

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

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 PKU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PKU, 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 PKU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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