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LN03 ZVG

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

190,084 mi
Last recorded190,084 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 190,084 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 183,311 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 178,739 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 172,231 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 164,577 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 158,040 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 158,039 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 153,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 145,026 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 137,331 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 137,328 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,741 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 121,906 miles

front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

rear exhaust flange rust and splitting

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 115,854 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 112,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake flexi pipes perished

nearside rear tyre 2mm

rear brakes worn to limit

rear metal brake pipes surface rust

Pass 24 Apr 2014 112,301 miles

front brake flexi pipes perished

nearside rear tyre 2mm

rear brakes worn to limit

rear metal brake pipes surface rust

Pass 22 Apr 2013 103,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,773 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 83,514 miles

slight knock offside rack

Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,061 miles

front pads and discs worn

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 67,984 miles

front brakes worn

offside repeater bulb pale

rear indicator bulbs pale

Pass 10 Apr 2008 59,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 50,196 miles

both rear tyres worn thin in the centers

Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,743 miles

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

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

advise oil leak at diff

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 ZVG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZVG, 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

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What year was LN03 ZVG registered?

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

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