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LF03 KWT

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,660 mi
Last recorded118,660 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 KWT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 118,660 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing has corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wing has general corrosion

rear suspension has general corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2022 118,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F wing badly corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S and O/S lower, outer dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 118,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F wing badly corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S and O/S lower, outer dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 116,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp levelling device repaired

Fail 12 Nov 2021 116,804 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp levelling device repaired

Pass 30 Oct 2020 114,989 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 114,989 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 114,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box,joints to mid section one missing one becoming insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside park brake binding can not be roller brake tested to prove excessive bind vehicle has LSD

Pass 30 Sep 2019 112,458 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 109,193 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 109,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,452 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 27 May 2017 103,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroding at joints some bolts missing

Front tyres have very heavy wear on inner edges nearside close to exposing chords

Pass 20 May 2016 99,544 miles

rear brake pipes rusting.

Pass 8 May 2015 96,494 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 30 May 2014 93,269 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,634 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 84,880 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 84,880 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,793 miles

255/35yr19 MICH.

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)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 78,793 miles

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

255/35yr19 MICH.

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,303 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,764 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,330 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,593 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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LF03 KWT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LF03 KWT, 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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LF03 KWT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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