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LT03 BVE

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,799 mi
Last recorded57,799 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 BVE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,799 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,362 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 47,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,941 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,776 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 32,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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LT03 BVE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT03 BVE, 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 LT03 BVE registered?

LT03 BVE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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