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JM51 LVA

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,540 mi
Last recorded136,540 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM51 LVA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 136,540 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 136,540 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 129,073 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 129,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 124,986 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 124,986 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,461 miles

REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

front tyres worn out of shape

n/s/r shock absorber weeping

o/s handbrake effort low

o/s/f ball joint cover perished

play in rear bushes

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2021 113,840 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

o/s handbrake effort low

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2020 111,478 miles

handbrake effort on o/s/r handbrake

slight play o/s/r lower control arm bush

Pass 20 Sep 2019 109,647 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 8 Oct 2018 104,959 miles

light level sensor requires attention

n/s/r brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,772 miles

n/s/r handbrake low effort

o/s/f level sensor requires attention

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 12 Oct 2016 96,389 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 96,379 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,729 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 92,708 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 87,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front to rear brake pipe very rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2014 87,570 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front to rear brake pipe very rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,515 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 80,515 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,586 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)

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

nearside rear brake disc rusty

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,087 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,663 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 57,641 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 7 Sep 2009 52,117 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,557 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 44,557 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,138 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,320 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 29,319 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

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

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

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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JM51 LVA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JM51 LVA, 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

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What year was JM51 LVA registered?

JM51 LVA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is JM51 LVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JM51 LVA shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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