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LN03 XFY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,870 mi
Last recorded134,870 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 134,870 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 134,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 133,871 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 131,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 127,410 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 122,590 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 118,926 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 118,236 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 117,836 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 117,059 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 113,191 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 113,156 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 100,028 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 100,028 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 109,806 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 101,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 88,639 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 88,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

the offside rear tyre is slightly worn on the outside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 79,951 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 69,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 62,946 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 49,785 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,768 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 49,768 miles

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

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

Partial failure of nearside rear STOP/TAIL light cluster. (4 of the LED's not working)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 44,895 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 XFY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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