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LR03 VFP

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,339 mi
Last recorded113,339 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 VFP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 113,339 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 105,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 104,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

horn only has one tone

Fail 10 Sep 2013 97,108 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

horn only has one tone

Pass 13 Sep 2012 90,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres badly worn on inside edges

rear exhaust clamps corroded

small cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Fail 7 Sep 2012 90,402 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres badly worn on inside edges

rear exhaust clamps corroded

small cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 73,153 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 73,153 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,343 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 66,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 60,732 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyers cut around rim on bead protectors but not down to cords

Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,802 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 49,802 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,331 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 VFP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFP, 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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LR03 VFP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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