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LF03 KXV

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,463 mi
Last recorded73,463 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 KXV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 73,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 70,134 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 65,478 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 65,463 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 62,446 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 59,388 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 55,323 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 50,614 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 50,267 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 48,578 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 47,004 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,483 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,511 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,000 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 41,000 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,171 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,568 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,271 miles

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

brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,418 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 26,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge but still within legal limit

Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,675 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,995 miles

outer sidewalls damaged

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 KXV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KXV, 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 KXV registered?

LF03 KXV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is LF03 KXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 KXV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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