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LE03 PUU

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,808 mi
Last recorded85,808 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 PUU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 85,808 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 84,356 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 81,955 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 79,766 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,393 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 74,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,431 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,412 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,150 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,810 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 57,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,973 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,935 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,707 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,720 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,920 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 20,182 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 17,821 miles

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

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

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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LE03 PUU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LE03 PUU, 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

How do I check the history of LE03 PUU?

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What year was LE03 PUU registered?

LE03 PUU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LE03 PUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE03 PUU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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