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LN03 HVR

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,204 mi
Last recorded121,204 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 HVR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 121,204 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 120,982 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 117,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure also lens damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 104,497 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,589 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 103,589 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 101,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 94,930 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 94,915 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/f (2.5.A.2)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/f (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp aim too low headlamp adjuster on o/s/f lower arm broken off (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2015 93,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre pereshed on tread

Pass 31 Mar 2014 88,992 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 88,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2012 80,131 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 80,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,189 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 63,174 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 63,174 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,017 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 47,017 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,142 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,024 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 31,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HVR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVR, 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 HVR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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