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LD03 SUA

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,341 mi
Last recorded54,341 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 SUA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 54,341 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 53,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 53,460 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 53,259 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 53,014 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 52,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 51,478 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 51,468 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 50,644 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,916 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,062 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,796 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 46,545 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 44,126 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,871 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 35,870 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 31,076 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 28,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,151 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,574 miles

all four tyres worn low on outside edge

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 SUA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LD03 SUA, 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 LD03 SUA registered?

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

Is LD03 SUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 SUA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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