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LB03 BMW

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,903 mi
Last recorded119,903 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 119,903 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 119,242 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 118,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 117,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 114,109 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 114,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 109,557 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 106,979 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 15 Jul 2020 106,977 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Apr 2019 101,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 96,812 miles

both rear tyres have tread low in centre of tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2018 96,812 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres have tread low in centre of tyre

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 92,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 86,731 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,592 miles

oil leak from diff

Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,256 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 69,451 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)

Pass 6 May 2010 65,058 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 65,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2009 57,367 miles

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

sensor arm broken on o s front suspension arm

Fail 29 Apr 2009 57,180 miles

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

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

sensor arm broken on o s front suspension arm

Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,601 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,235 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 31,336 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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LB03 BMW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB03 BMW, 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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LB03 BMW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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