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LM52 VRC

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,310 mi
Last recorded95,310 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 VRC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 95,310 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 95,260 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 94,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2023 94,554 miles

covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 93,280 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 92,707 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Nov 2021 92,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2020 91,633 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 90,114 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,022 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 75,727 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,941 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 51,017 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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LM52 VRC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LM52 VRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM52 VRC?

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What year was LM52 VRC registered?

LM52 VRC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is LM52 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 VRC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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