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LN03 DTY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,597 mi
Last recorded91,597 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 DTY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 91,597 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,110 miles

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

all discs showing sighns off corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2017 87,106 miles

Brake performance not tested front and rear brakes binding (3.7.A.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate light on but required for m.o.t (4.1.D.4)

all discs showing sighns off corrosion

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,585 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 75,421 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 75,410 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)

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

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

Tyre Pressure light on

Yellow brake warning light on

Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,864 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 67,864 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 61,041 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,962 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 58,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2010 58,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2009 52,470 miles

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 19 May 2009 52,470 miles

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

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 14 Oct 2008 50,230 miles

cuts to n/s/front tyre sidewall

tyre warning light on

Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,072 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,321 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 25,098 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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LN03 DTY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LN03 DTY, 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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LN03 DTY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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