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LB52 FHT

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

92,863 mi
Last recorded92,863 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 FHT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 92,863 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2025 90,399 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 85,547 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 77,171 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 76,969 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 76,969 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 76,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror clouded (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 73,302 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 62,053 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 61,855 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear rear sections front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre to rear exhaust silencer clamp rusted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,621 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 57,466 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,411 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 53,054 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 51,877 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 49,953 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 49,932 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 46,136 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)

Fail 5 May 2009 46,068 miles

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

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 7 May 2008 41,240 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 36,114 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 36,114 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 27,929 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 27,904 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,374 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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LB52 FHT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 LB52 FHT, 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 LB52 FHT registered?

LB52 FHT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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