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FX03 LBL

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,972 mi
Last recorded89,972 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 LBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 89,972 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 89,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 89,104 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted friction pad not attached too backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 88,203 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 87,534 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 86,137 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 86,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,859 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 83,584 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,120 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 81,110 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,406 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

offside wiper worn

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre cut to outer wall

Fail 10 Jun 2015 75,513 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre cut to outer wall

Pass 19 Jun 2014 68,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2014 68,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipe going to o/s/r flexy hose corroded

cover sills fitted

rear exhaust clamps corroded and broke but still secure

Fail 23 Jul 2013 68,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipe going to o/s/r flexy hose corroded

cover sills fitted

rear exhaust clamps corroded and broke but still secure

Pass 11 Jun 2011 61,113 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 55,884 miles

clamps corroded on rear to centre exhaust joint

rear offside brake pipe corroded

slight damage to front nearside tyre wall

Fail 10 Jun 2009 50,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust clamps corroded on rear exhaust joint

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 10 Jun 2009 50,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust clamps corroded on rear exhaust joint

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,342 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)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 46,342 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 5 Jul 2007 38,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,890 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 30,842 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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FX03 LBL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FX03 LBL, 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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FX03 LBL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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