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LS03 EWX

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,095 mi
Last recorded122,095 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 EWX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 122,095 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack slight play

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

cant fully inspect brake pipes due to engine covers

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2019 122,087 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front steering rack slight play

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

cant fully inspect brake pipes due to engine covers

slight oil leak

Pass 14 May 2018 119,408 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 118,528 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 118,528 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 116,257 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 115,456 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 114,068 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 110,475 miles

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front discs slighty worn and corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 98,333 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,508 miles

N/s/r tyre cuts on outer side wall

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 83,453 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/s/r tyre cuts on outer side wall

Nearside Front 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 17 Apr 2009 76,481 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,793 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 52,427 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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LS03 EWX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS03 EWX, 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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LS03 EWX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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