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LN03 HGC

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,806 mi
Last recorded117,806 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 HGC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 117,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2026 117,806 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flange bolts missing - but system is secure

Pass 3 Oct 2024 116,666 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 116,652 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low also dim and flickering (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 114,284 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 5 Jul 2022 114,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2021 110,604 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fuel cap seal worn

Pass 16 Jan 2020 105,912 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 99,934 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,274 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 71,041 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust rear box clamps corroded away

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,543 miles

exhaust clamps broken rear of system

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2015 66,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamps broken rear of system

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front anti roll bar drop linkage dust cover deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,457 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cut in nearside front tyer wall

Pass 11 Feb 2012 52,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,772 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,036 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 31,784 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,784 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,328 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,007 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 23,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,020 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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LN03 HGC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LN03 HGC, 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 LN03 HGC registered?

LN03 HGC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is LN03 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 HGC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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