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LO52 CFM

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,855 mi
Last recorded119,855 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO52 CFM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 119,855 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 119,522 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 119,201 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear lens cracked

cover sills shields

Pass 12 Feb 2019 114,126 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 114,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 111,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,789 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel cap rubber seal perished

Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads approx 75% worn

slight play felt inner rack joint?

Pass 3 Feb 2015 104,214 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 3 Feb 2015 104,214 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2014 100,729 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2013 97,143 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 93,206 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 87,767 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 81,064 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 77,566 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 72,694 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 57,510 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 41,782 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 41,779 miles

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

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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LO52 CFM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LO52 CFM, 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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LO52 CFM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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