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DK03 LJN

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,932 mi
Last recorded141,932 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 LJN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 141,932 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 141,912 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 141,912 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 141,290 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 133,726 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 120,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 118,121 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 116,655 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 113,641 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 100,775 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 87,812 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)

Pass 13 May 2015 76,339 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 76,336 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 67,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,598 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion, cannot be fully inspected

Fail 2 Aug 2012 55,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear coil spring broken at extreme top end but still correctly seated-ADVISE REPLACEMENT

surface corrosion where vehicle has been standing on rear brake discs

Fail 8 Jul 2011 52,239 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,239 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 48,298 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,298 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,710 miles

rear indicator bulbs fading in colour

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,170 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,511 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,744 miles

nail in tyre

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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DK03 LJN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK03 LJN, 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 DK03 LJN registered?

DK03 LJN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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