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LX03 CZD

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,613 mi
Last recorded96,613 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 CZD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,613 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 96,565 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Both rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 86,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 76,779 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,688 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,368 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,533 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 46,533 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,246 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,364 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 9,146 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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LX03 CZD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LX03 CZD, 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 LX03 CZD registered?

LX03 CZD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LX03 CZD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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