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LB03 HGK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,425 mi
Last recorded74,425 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 HGK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 74,425 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 73,666 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 73,666 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 72,374 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 70,954 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,911 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 70,404 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 69,083 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 67,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,512 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 65,512 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,770 miles

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 12 May 2015 61,908 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 60,123 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,130 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Aug 2011 48,389 miles

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Slight uneven wear to tyres

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,019 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 45,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,611 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 39,611 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,060 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 34,277 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,943 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 28,248 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 HGK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB03 HGK, 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 LB03 HGK?

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What year was LB03 HGK registered?

LB03 HGK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is LB03 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 HGK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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