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LD03 PZK

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,766 mi
Last recorded111,766 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 PZK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 111,766 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 111,110 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 110,699 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 109,675 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 109,170 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 108,478 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 108,478 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault pressure sensor B (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 107,044 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall slightly treas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 105,328 miles

Offside diff output flange carrier bearing has play

Pass 27 Jun 2017 104,805 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,333 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 100,356 miles

both front brake hoses cable tied to brackets

Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,214 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 88,214 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,138 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 62,987 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,987 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,548 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 59,548 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,242 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner tie rod joint

Fail 1 Jun 2009 52,642 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack inner tie rod joint

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,675 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2008 43,661 miles

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,293 miles

as tested on 07/06/2007

Fail 7 Jun 2007 27,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ns park brake performance low

os rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2006 11,721 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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LD03 PZK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD03 PZK, 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 LD03 PZK registered?

LD03 PZK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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