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LO03 DGX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,483 mi
Last recorded109,483 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 DGX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 109,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2025 106,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has corrosion to ferrule ,strong advice

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advice (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has corrosion to ferrule ,strong advice

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 106,162 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device cracking

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 103,873 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 100,895 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 95,119 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 90,197 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 83,967 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,674 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 78,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush removed from housing hitting body (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front level sensor bracket broken reqs new

Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,376 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,674 miles

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

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

Found two punctures in offside rear tyre - cannot be repaired

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,183 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,081 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,027 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 59,024 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,517 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)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 46,517 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,101 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,049 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,602 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,488 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,757 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 16,757 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DGX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DGX, 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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LO03 DGX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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