CarVerify

Free Car Check

L70 UUD

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

102,915 mi
Last recorded102,915 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 UUD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 102,915 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 102,216 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 101,477 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 100,538 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 99,469 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 98,249 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 97,524 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 95,820 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 93,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Dec 2015 89,238 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 79,463 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 73,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 70,599 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 66,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,272 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,398 miles

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

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 Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,577 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 46,458 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Sheild fitted to underneath of vehicle. Unable to inspect fully

Pass 9 Jan 2007 36,227 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,492 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,492 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 27,492 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,300 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L70 UUD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L70 UUD, 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 L70 UUD?

You can check the full history of L70 UUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L70 UUD registered?

L70 UUD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is L70 UUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 UUD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L70 UUD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L70 UUD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.