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LG03 AKV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,525 mi
Last recorded139,525 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 AKV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 139,525 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 139,074 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 132,100 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 127,824 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 109,865 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 91,302 miles

1 of 2 horns inop

Clamp brackets at rear of exhaust centre section corroded through

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 91,205 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of O/S front to back pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Not connected to front suspension arm (1.7.2)

1 of 2 horns inop

Clamp brackets at rear of exhaust centre section corroded through

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2015 87,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre is starting to perish

rear exhaust fixing brackets are quite badly corroded and broken

Pass 15 Dec 2014 84,800 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 83,908 miles

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

offside front anti roll bar link slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 76,753 miles

o/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front just legal

o/s rear lower suspension bush soft

play o/s inner tie rod

Fail 21 Nov 2012 76,753 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front just legal

o/s rear lower suspension bush soft

play o/s inner tie rod

Pass 17 Feb 2011 61,891 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 20 Apr 2010 58,459 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,106 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,053 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 40,741 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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LG03 AKV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG03 AKV, 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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What year was LG03 AKV registered?

LG03 AKV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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