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LN03 UWL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,653 mi
Last recorded165,653 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 165,653 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear passenger footwell’s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 161,830 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 159,855 miles

CO EMMISION ON IDIAL AT LIMIT

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY ON MIN LIMIT

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 4 Sep 2019 155,020 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 148,563 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 148,526 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 141,485 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 134,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 128,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 117,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre has damage to inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 109,998 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front suspension stability control link broken

Pass 3 Nov 2010 99,152 miles

oil leak rear axle

slight wear on all brake discs

Fail 3 Nov 2010 99,148 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak rear axle

slight wear on all brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2009 88,622 miles

oil leak rear o/s driveshaft oil seal ?

Pass 5 Nov 2008 77,648 miles

slight wear in steeringrack

Fail 5 Nov 2008 77,648 miles

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

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

slight wear in steeringrack

Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,100 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,026 miles

Advise rear tyres have slight side wall damage

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UWL 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWL, 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 UWL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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