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D3 LRG

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,473 mi
Last recorded120,473 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 LRG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 120,473 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 120,469 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Headlight washers not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 119,484 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Headlamp washers not working

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 117,069 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 117,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 116,725 miles

Both o/s tyres starting to wear low on tread on inner edge

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 116,363 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low on tread on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 116,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low on tread on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 115,860 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 115,858 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 115,635 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 115,635 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/S + O/S (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on don't work (8.2.1b)

front brake binding N/S + O/S (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 110,444 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 108,505 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 108,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 104,960 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 90,935 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 80,695 miles

front seat slight play water leak on engine

Fail 11 Aug 2009 80,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front seat slight play water leak on engine

Pass 15 May 2008 67,052 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 66,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 55,778 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,160 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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D3 LRG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D3 LRG, 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 D3 LRG registered?

D3 LRG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is D3 LRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 LRG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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