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LR03 JGX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,314 mi
Last recorded101,314 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 JGX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 101,314 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,102 miles

advise corrossion started on the nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

advise rear exhaust fixing brackets heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 92,428 miles

fuel cap seal start to crack

nearside rear tyre worn 1.6mm [LEGAL AT TEST]

Pass 8 Sep 2012 87,904 miles

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

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2012 87,904 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 82,556 miles

front brake pads appear 80% worn

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,077 miles

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

front brake discs worn.

Fail 28 Jul 2010 76,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn.

offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,788 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 69,788 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 63,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 50,403 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 50,403 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/front brake starting to bind

Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,347 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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LR03 JGX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR03 JGX, 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 LR03 JGX registered?

LR03 JGX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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