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LB03 ZTZ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

82,186 mi
Last recorded82,186 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 ZTZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 82,186 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 82,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 80,811 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 80,809 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,939 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 74,392 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 71,106 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,448 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,745 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 67,044 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 63,996 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,801 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,717 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,655 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,390 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,275 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 38,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 33,843 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 29,789 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 23,112 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,112 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,550 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,317 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 12,637 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 12,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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 ZTZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ZTZ, 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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What year was LB03 ZTZ registered?

LB03 ZTZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is LB03 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 ZTZ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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