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LL03 RBF

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,529 mi
Last recorded128,529 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 RBF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 128,529 miles

Oil leak at rear diff.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel pothole damage on inner rim.

Fail 13 May 2021 128,522 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front height sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Braking system fault light on, not ABS

Gearbox fault light on

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 109,920 miles

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

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

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

Rear view mirror is discoloured

Fail 16 Mar 2020 109,920 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Break pad warning light on

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

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

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

Rear view mirror is discoloured

Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,824 miles

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

heavy rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2013 88,014 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 88,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 78,187 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)

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Pass 30 Oct 2010 60,888 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,284 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 13 Oct 2008 39,904 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,308 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,054 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,271 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 RBF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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