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2 LSG

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,673 mi
Last recorded51,673 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 LSG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 51,673 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 51,560 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 51,118 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 50,638 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,291 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,509 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 48,257 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 48,255 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 47,259 miles

Nearside Rear tyre poor worn hard inner wall

Pass 3 Nov 2017 46,775 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 46,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,452 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 46,132 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 45,781 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,262 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,013 miles

child seats fitted in rear.seat belts not checked

Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,440 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,039 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,899 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,845 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,972 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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2 LSG is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 87,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 LSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2 LSG registered?

2 LSG is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is 2 LSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 LSG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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