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RL03 LVA

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,590 mi
Last recorded55,590 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 LVA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,590 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinnion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 55,590 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinnion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 54,364 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 54,256 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 53,530 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 48,561 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jan 2014 42,675 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,376 miles

both front tyres wearing edges @ 1.9mm

Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,834 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,765 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,923 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,595 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,234 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 16,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 9,998 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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RL03 LVA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RL03 LVA, 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 RL03 LVA registered?

RL03 LVA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is RL03 LVA safe to buy?

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