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LF03 FMM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,866 mi
Last recorded118,866 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 FMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 118,866 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 116,665 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 115,512 miles

Engine oil added prior to test 500ml 10W-60

Pass 3 Mar 2023 114,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 114,075 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,924 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 109,879 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 107,454 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 107,414 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear petrol cap seal heavily perished.seal not broken

Pass 29 May 2018 106,198 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 deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 8 Jun 2017 104,576 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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LF03 FMM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LF03 FMM, 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 LF03 FMM registered?

LF03 FMM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is LF03 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 FMM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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