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RX03 LWU

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,369 mi
Last recorded106,369 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 LWU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,369 miles

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

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

slight play at o/s steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,154 miles

both rear top shocker mounts separating but no play

Fail 13 Apr 2016 103,154 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear top shocker mounts separating but no play

Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,480 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 100,478 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,058 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 94,997 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2012 94,997 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2010 92,117 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 89,802 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 77,602 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 76,582 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,320 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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RX03 LWU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RX03 LWU, 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 RX03 LWU registered?

RX03 LWU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is RX03 LWU safe to buy?

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