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LN03 UXB

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,522 mi
Last recorded133,522 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 UXB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 133,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 133,338 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 133,044 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 132,340 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 131,866 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 131,375 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 130,435 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 129,383 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 127,671 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine covers fitted restricting view

underbody covers fitted restricting view

Pass 28 May 2015 126,689 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 29 May 2014 125,785 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inside edge.

Pass 14 May 2013 119,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2011 114,424 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 108,849 miles

HEADLIGHT LEVELING SENSOR BROKEN FROM O/S/F SUSPENSION

REAR BRAKE DISC'S SLIGHTLY SCORED

Fail 18 Mar 2010 108,849 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

HEADLIGHT LEVELING SENSOR BROKEN FROM O/S/F SUSPENSION

REAR BRAKE DISC'S SLIGHTLY SCORED

Pass 21 Apr 2009 99,568 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 99,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 84,769 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,160 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,484 miles

nearside front tyre puncture to outer edge not repairable

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 UXB 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 LN03 UXB, 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 UXB registered?

LN03 UXB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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