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LG03 ZRN

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,385 mi
Last recorded127,385 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 ZRN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 127,385 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 127,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 118,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 100,975 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 100,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 100,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from rear differential

rear exhaust box clamp broken

Pass 14 Nov 2014 87,951 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,301 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,089 miles

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

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

nsr hub to caliper has been repaired

rear exhaust bracket cracked

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 30 Oct 2012 68,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket cracked

tyre pressure warning lamp on

nsf suspension loud knocking noise

Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,569 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 56,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 53,129 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 51,223 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,969 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 38,669 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 38,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 38,415 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 ZRN 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 68.4%.

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 LG03 ZRN, 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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LG03 ZRN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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