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LN03 GZZ

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,497 mi
Last recorded111,497 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 GZZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 111,497 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 107,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Slight play inner steering rack joint

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 107,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Hid (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Slight play inner steering rack joint

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 106,115 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre getting low 255.35.19.XL.Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 106,115 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre getting low 255.35.19.XL.Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 105,846 miles

Nearside Front brake hose - cracked

Offside Rear tyre- uneven wear inside edge

Rear brake pipes - starting to corrode

Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,117 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)

some sidelight LEDs inop in offside rear lamp

Pass 19 Aug 2015 94,384 miles

repeater bulbs faded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 94,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor arm broken (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

repeater bulbs faded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 89,450 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 88,096 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Aug 2013 88,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,479 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on inside edge

tyre warning light on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,185 miles

o/s/r light cluster damaged, rear brake discs slightly corroded,

Pass 24 Aug 2010 74,420 miles

n/s/r tyre inner side wall damaged and o/s/f tyre outert wall damaged

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,851 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2009 69,627 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2008 60,623 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 46,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 46,777 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 33,745 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre tread, †small cut o/s/f tyre tread

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 GZZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GZZ, 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 GZZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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