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WU03 LGG

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

135,212 mi
Last recorded135,212 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 LGG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 135,212 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 19 Mar 2024 135,207 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Mar 2023 125,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 116,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 108,021 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 102,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,256 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 89,308 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 89,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edges, and very near legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edges, and very near legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 82,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also very near legal limit. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edges, and very near legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edges, and very near legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,672 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,818 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,517 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,581 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 68,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,909 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,664 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 61,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 55,903 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 48,581 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 35,334 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,281 miles

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

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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WU03 LGG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WU03 LGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU03 LGG registered?

WU03 LGG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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