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LG03 SRY

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,694 mi
Last recorded95,694 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 SRY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 95,694 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Mar 2026 95,693 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2025 94,640 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 94,640 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 93,383 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs showing signs of wear

offside front headlamp slightly decoloured

Pass 11 Mar 2023 82,454 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 73,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 69,146 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 67,550 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 67,415 miles

front brake application uneven nearside front (3.7.B.2)

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

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

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2015 62,041 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 53,569 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 51,215 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 51,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 45,275 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 42,677 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,574 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,783 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,040 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 36,040 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,606 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,426 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,752 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 SRY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

LG03 SRY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LG03 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 SRY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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