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LN03 HKY

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,271 mi
Last recorded96,271 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 96,271 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2025 93,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 90,807 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 88,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 88,767 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 88,008 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 88,006 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 87,040 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 87,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 85,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 83,140 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 81,615 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 81,154 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 81,076 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Inner coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2016 80,756 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 85,057 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 85,057 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2014 79,797 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2014 79,797 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2013 79,287 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2012 78,186 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2012 78,186 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 77,116 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2010 75,602 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,067 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,659 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,774 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,750 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyers worn on outer edges

Pass 17 May 2006 30,589 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 30,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 HKY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 LN03 HKY, 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 HKY registered?

LN03 HKY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is LN03 HKY safe to buy?

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