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LM03 RVR

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,567 mi
Last recorded165,567 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 RVR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 165,567 miles

advise nsr exhaust clamp corroded and broken

advise nsr tyre worn to near wear blocks

advise slight play in osf lower ball joint

advise surface rust on osf brake pipe

Fail 15 Oct 2025 165,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advise nsr exhaust clamp corroded and broken

advise nsr tyre worn to near wear blocks

advise slight play in osf lower ball joint

advise surface rust on osf brake pipe

Pass 2 Oct 2024 165,345 miles

advise nsr tyre worn to near limit

advise slight play in os of steering rack

advise surface rust on nsf and osf brake pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2023 165,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 15 Jul 2022 164,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 164,402 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 163,556 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 147,735 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 147,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 127,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 127,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 111,054 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Fail 16 Aug 2016 111,038 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 74,948 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,583 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,107 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 35,046 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,728 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 32,728 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,463 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,714 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,359 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 20,986 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 RVR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM03 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

LM03 RVR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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