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LL03 FZX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,128 mi
Last recorded134,128 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 FZX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 134,128 miles

Nearside no.plate light very dim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 134,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside no.plate light very dim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 131,679 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 131,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 125,261 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,841 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear Exhaust joint corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 115,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear Exhaust joint corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 114,423 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both rear tyres treads wearing low

engine bay covers and under tray fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 114,415 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part nearside and offside front brake hoses both loose (3.6.B.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both rear tyres treads wearing low

engine bay covers and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 108,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres treads worn low

child seat fitted

engine cover and under tray fitted

front discs worn

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 107,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres treads worn low

child seat fitted

engine cover and under tray fitted

front discs worn

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 101,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 96,685 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,533 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 74,571 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 74,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 65,854 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,990 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 55,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,798 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,957 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,441 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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LL03 FZX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LL03 FZX, 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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LL03 FZX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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