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EN52 LJX

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

94,117 mi
Last recorded94,117 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 LJX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 94,117 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 81,404 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,523 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 78,035 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 78,035 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 76,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 71,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,612 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 60,210 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S front to back metal brake pipes

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 26 Jan 2018 60,209 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Front sensor arm detached (1.7.2)

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S front to back metal brake pipes

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,700 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter split

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 59,700 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter split

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 59,057 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,348 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 58,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,406 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,924 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 53,924 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,928 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,763 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,526 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,064 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,434 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,939 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 17,558 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 10,231 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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EN52 LJX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EN52 LJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN52 LJX?

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What year was EN52 LJX registered?

EN52 LJX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is EN52 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 LJX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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