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LS03 MRX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,421 mi
Last recorded91,421 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 MRX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,421 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 91,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,804 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 88,298 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,892 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,109 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 66,748 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 66,741 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2008 65,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 55,337 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,925 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 MRX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LS03 MRX, 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 LS03 MRX registered?

LS03 MRX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is LS03 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 MRX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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