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LK03 YUB

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,924 mi
Last recorded81,924 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 81,924 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 81,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 80,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 80,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 77,705 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 78,010 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,013 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 66,466 miles

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 23 Dec 2017 66,456 miles

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

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,970 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 63,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 / 40 /18 contenental (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 / 40 / 18 continental (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,990 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,762 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 54,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,164 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 48,088 miles

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

offside rear jacking pad missing

tyre warning light on

Fail 11 May 2012 48,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 jacking pad missing

tyre warning light on

Pass 23 May 2011 45,903 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 42,127 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 35,890 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2008 30,368 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2007 24,494 miles

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 15 May 2006 17,010 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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LK03 YUB 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 73.9%.

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 LK03 YUB, 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 YUB registered?

LK03 YUB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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