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LB52 KZT

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

105,213 mi
Last recorded105,213 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 105,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 105,210 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside Nearside rear not working (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 104,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Screen has small chip

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

TPMS Warning light illuminated

Pass 7 Dec 2023 102,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 101,017 miles

Central Exhaust clamp missing bolt /loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Chip in screen

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 101,006 miles

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

Central Exhaust clamp missing bolt /loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Chip in screen

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 99,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 99,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,016 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose One bracket between centre and silencer is snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disks heavily worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have cuts but not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder , tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 96,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Small chip in swept area of windscreen

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 93,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,258 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,248 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 82,317 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 78,156 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,913 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 69,980 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,778 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 61,467 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,965 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 49,503 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 49,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,992 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,615 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 KZT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KZT, 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

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What year was LB52 KZT registered?

LB52 KZT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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