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L55 SCB

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,875 mi
Last recorded43,875 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 SCB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 43,875 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 43,774 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 43,656 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 43,452 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 43,229 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 42,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,534 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 42,239 miles

Oil leak from rear diff .

Fail 2 Aug 2018 42,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak from rear diff .

Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 41,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,160 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,869 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 28,384 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 28,384 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 16 May 2012 26,678 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 19,154 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,141 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,122 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2008 19,019 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,743 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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L55 SCB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L55 SCB, 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 L55 SCB?

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What year was L55 SCB registered?

L55 SCB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is L55 SCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 SCB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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