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LN03 XFD

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,565 mi
Last recorded120,565 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 120,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 117,635 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2017 117,633 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor split in several places (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 114,417 miles

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

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

offside rear parking brake performance requires attention soon

Pass 24 Mar 2015 111,349 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 111,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 107,587 miles

both front flexi brake pipes splitting (border pass).

mid exhaust joint has 2 bolts missing.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear exhaust joint corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 107,587 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front flexi brake pipes splitting (border pass).

mid exhaust joint has 2 bolts missing.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 101,439 miles

both front flexi brake pipes splitting.

n/s rear coil spring incomplete.

tyre pressure light on dash.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 101,438 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front flexi brake pipes split.

rear brake discs pitted.

tyre pressure light on dash.

Fail 9 Feb 2013 101,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2011 91,978 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded.

grab on n/s front brake.

n/s rear tyre has low tread.

rear brake pads worn.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 91,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded.

grab on n/s front brake.

n/s rear tyre has low tread.

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 95,237 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 86,500 miles

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

Oil leak

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2009 86,500 miles

Oil leak

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2008 74,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

oil leak rear diff

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2008 74,102 miles

Oil leak

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

oil leak rear diff

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2007 68,951 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,355 miles

nearside rear park brake poor in operation

offside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

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 XFD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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