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LC03 AVY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,148 mi
Last recorded54,148 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 AVY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 54,148 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 54,135 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault DSC light on (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 54,118 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 53,645 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside steering rack gaiter end seal poorly located

Pass 1 Mar 2022 53,635 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 53,262 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 53,248 miles

Central brake and fuel pipes covered in material

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 52,075 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,333 miles

Front Both front tyres deteriorated /cracking to outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 45,752 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish on inner and outer tread

Offside Front tyre starting to perish on inner and outer tread

Fail 7 Sep 2016 45,711 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish on inner and outer tread

Offside Front tyre starting to perish on inner and outer tread

Pass 25 Aug 2015
Fail 4 Jun 2014 35,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,975 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 35,084 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,078 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,502 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 33,156 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,763 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyrewall protector cut

Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,058 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,822 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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LC03 AVY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 LC03 AVY, 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 LC03 AVY registered?

LC03 AVY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is LC03 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 AVY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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