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C8 LFU

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,264 mi
Last recorded131,264 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 LFU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 131,264 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 128,716 miles

O/S/R rose bushes slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,908 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R upper suspension rose bushes

Pass 27 Oct 2015 124,545 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 121,830 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 114,378 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 102,881 miles

hand brake high

Pass 8 Sep 2011 87,154 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 79,069 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 79,069 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,905 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,632 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 27,632 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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C8 LFU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C8 LFU, 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 C8 LFU registered?

C8 LFU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is C8 LFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 LFU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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