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LN03 ZVR

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,348 mi
Last recorded148,348 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 148,348 miles

bolt missing from centre pipe flange

offside rear exhaust clamp is cracked ( back box clamp )

oil leak from engine area,a

Pass 17 Oct 2014 139,165 miles

bolt missing from centre pipe flange

offside rear outer exhaust clamp is cracked (back box clamp)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 16 Oct 2013 128,460 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 128,127 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 121,286 miles

Inner and outer tread on both rear tyres wearing low.

N/s/f tyre worn on edges and cracked.

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

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and cracked.

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear silencer joins corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 111,490 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 111,494 miles

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

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

osf sensor damaged link

Fail 26 Sep 2011 111,490 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 100,907 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 85,029 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,019 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,740 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 56,740 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,934 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 41,934 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 21,790 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 ZVR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVR, 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 ZVR registered?

LN03 ZVR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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