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LF03 KXH

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,912 mi
Last recorded137,912 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 KXH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 137,912 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 Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2025 133,622 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 129,638 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 126,555 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 124,768 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 124,753 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Wear indicator on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Unable to check all rear seat belt due to seat not tilt forward

Pass 21 Jul 2018 121,938 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 121,938 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 113,451 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2017 113,443 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2014 104,429 miles

number plate light lense missing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 93,431 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,009 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,381 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 86,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,687 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,096 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 63,616 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 63,413 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 48,116 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,914 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 39,904 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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 KXH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LF03 KXH, 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 LF03 KXH registered?

LF03 KXH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LF03 KXH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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