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LN03 YHX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,238 mi
Last recorded66,238 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,238 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,924 miles

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)

damage tyre sidewalls.

deterioration rear number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

tear inner sidewall offside front tyre (not showing ply or cords).

water ingress side repeaters.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,258 miles

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

water ingress both side repeaters.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,687 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 44,664 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,365 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,283 miles

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 YHX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YHX, 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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What year was LN03 YHX registered?

LN03 YHX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LN03 YHX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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