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LJ03 UUN

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,815 mi
Last recorded123,815 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UUN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 123,815 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 123,287 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 122,031 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 119,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 117,868 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 117,023 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 115,008 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 112,562 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)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 108,663 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 102,373 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 102,373 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 94,641 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 94,641 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 81,150 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 81,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 65,348 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 65,348 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,266 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 43,266 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,121 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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LJ03 UUN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ03 UUN, 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 LJ03 UUN registered?

LJ03 UUN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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