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LB52 UDJ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,446 mi
Last recorded64,446 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 64,446 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 63,939 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 62,967 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 61,543 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 60,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 60,104 miles

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

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 1 Mar 2012 59,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,383 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 43,386 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 42,995 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UDJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UDJ, 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 UDJ registered?

LB52 UDJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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