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GU03 LNM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

72,067 mi
Last recorded72,067 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 LNM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 72,067 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 70,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 69,153 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 68,842 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 68,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides wiper blades smearing/noisy

mist of oil rear diff

Pass 23 Mar 2020 68,474 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 68,170 miles

under tray fitted unable to inspect testable items

Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,912 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Diff signs of oil leak

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,281 miles

Rear diff oil leaking

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

under tray fitted unable to check some underside/underneath components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,649 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 65,627 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust middle and rear box joint bracket missing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,157 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)

n/s/f tyre cuts inner sidewall

Fail 27 Feb 2012 64,156 miles

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

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

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

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)

n/s/f tyre cuts inner sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2011 61,874 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2010 57,425 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,057 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 47,120 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,885 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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GU03 LNM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GU03 LNM, 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 GU03 LNM registered?

GU03 LNM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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