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LO03 CZH

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,299 mi
Last recorded65,299 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 CZH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 65,299 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 64,657 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 64,627 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 64,467 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,118 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 62,518 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 61,920 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE BADLY WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER IS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,063 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,609 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,677 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 57,048 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,665 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 54,517 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,560 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 52,560 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,063 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,260 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,592 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 40,592 miles

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

offside front esp load sensor broken

Fail 3 Jul 2008 35,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,503 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,821 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 21,002 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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LO03 CZH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LO03 CZH, 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

How do I check the history of LO03 CZH?

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What year was LO03 CZH registered?

LO03 CZH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is LO03 CZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO03 CZH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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