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LM03 RSZ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,753 mi
Last recorded51,753 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 RSZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 51,753 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 51,753 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 51,560 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 51,558 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 51,434 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 51,434 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,434 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,434 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,426 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 51,210 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,188 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,748 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 50,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,748 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,403 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,359 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 50,359 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,175 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,039 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,569 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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LM03 RSZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LM03 RSZ, 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 LM03 RSZ registered?

LM03 RSZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is LM03 RSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 RSZ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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