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LB52 FEF

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,613 mi
Last recorded118,613 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 FEF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 118,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 118,613 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 118,500 miles

Hazard lamps fast

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 118,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake insecure Back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard lamps fast

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 118,353 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 117,368 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 115,591 miles

Nearside brake light has a few led,s not working

hazards lights flash too fast and not at a steady speed

Fail 17 Dec 2020 115,590 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside brake light has a few led,s not working

hazards lights flash too fast and not at a steady speed

Pass 17 Dec 2019 112,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 112,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal badly perished and split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,387 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 29 Nov 2018 109,385 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO TOTALY SEIZED FRONT CALIPER (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Dec 2017 107,998 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 102,858 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,729 miles

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

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

engine lamp on

Pass 2 Jul 2014 93,634 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp washer in poor condition

possible problem with headlamp levelling system? no obvious fault noted.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 88,865 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 88,865 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 82,737 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre feathering on edges

Fail 5 Mar 2012 82,684 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2011 755,665 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 66,550 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 55,322 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 55,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,763 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,535 miles

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

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

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

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

both registration plates starting to discolour

engine undertray fitted

nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

plastic side skirts fitted

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 19 Jan 2006 26,606 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

both rear tyres on wear indicatos

cuts in both front tyre side walls no cords showing

cuts in n/s/r tyre side wall no cords showing

engine under tray fitted

front tyre 225/40/zr19

o/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges

rear tyre 225/35/zr19

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering rack

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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LB52 FEF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB52 FEF, 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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LB52 FEF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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