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2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,185 mi
Last recorded105,185 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 LEK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 105,185 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2023 104,210 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 103,813 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 102,830 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2019 102,123 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 100,132 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

engine bay covers under trays and heat shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Feb 2017 95,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jan 2017 95,374 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2016 92,309 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 86,490 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,504 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside rear tyre, tread damaged

offside front brake disc worn

offside rear tyre, tread damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2009 62,050 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 54,190 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 54,114 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,916 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 48,803 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,361 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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4 LEK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 4 LEK, 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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4 LEK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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