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LK03 UNX

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

161,401 mi
Last recorded161,401 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 UNX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 161,401 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R suspension bump stops deteriorated/poor condition

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 160,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 158,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 157,340 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 155,255 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 154,744 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 154,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 153,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 147,034 miles

both rear tyres worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2018 136,212 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both n/s - o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 126,906 miles

offside and nearside rear brakes pipes corroded at unions

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2017 126,671 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F JACK PAD MISSING

Pass 23 Apr 2016 122,803 miles

differential oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 18 Apr 2015 119,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 116,679 miles

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded and broken

Fail 18 Apr 2014 116,373 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded and broken

Pass 20 Apr 2013 108,937 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2012 106,943 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear.

damage to o/s/r outer tyre wall.

tyre pressure warning light on.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 106,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear.

damage to o/s/r outer tyre wall.

tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 104,404 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 98,318 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs well worn

center to rear exhaust flange corroded

nearside wiper blade poor

very strong advisory that the front brake pads are worn to the limit (advise replacement)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,176 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 77,340 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,471 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,659 miles

Front + rear discs in poor condition + pads getting low

Fail 10 Apr 2006 44,659 miles

Front + rear discs in poor condition + pads getting low

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

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

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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LK03 UNX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LK03 UNX, 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 LK03 UNX registered?

LK03 UNX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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