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LN03 GXV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,641 mi
Last recorded92,641 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 92,641 miles

front wheel arch and bumper trims damaged

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres 2mm

Fail 11 Apr 2016 92,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint broken (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

front wheel arch and bumper trims damaged

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 4 Apr 2015 87,201 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,990 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 75,860 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,154 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,765 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,269 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 45,085 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,082 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,370 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,508 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 18,392 miles

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

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

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 GXV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black 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 LN03 GXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN03 GXV registered?

LN03 GXV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is LN03 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 GXV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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