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LG03 AHJ

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,327 mi
Last recorded50,327 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 AHJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 50,327 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 49,346 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 48,184 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,706 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 46,217 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 44,347 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 42,579 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 42,579 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,383 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 41,454 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 41,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 39,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 38,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,089 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 37,079 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,913 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 34,913 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 33,514 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 31,260 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 31,260 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 29,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 27,683 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 25,546 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 23,734 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,131 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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LG03 AHJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LG03 AHJ, 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 LG03 AHJ registered?

LG03 AHJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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