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V5 LLL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,021 mi
Last recorded128,021 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 LLL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 128,021 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 127,198 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 127,198 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 125,930 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 125,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 115,833 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 115,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 108,089 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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 97,783 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 113,344 miles

front & rear brakediscs corodedd not effecting operation of brakes

Pass 11 Aug 2010 104,595 miles

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

tyre warning light on

Pass 13 Aug 2009 90,938 miles

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

noise from o/s rear park brake on application

Pass 12 Aug 2008 71,237 miles

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

long travel on park brake

Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,454 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,943 miles

nail in tyre

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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V5 LLL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V5 LLL, 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 V5 LLL registered?

V5 LLL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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