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LR03 GZX

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,448 mi
Last recorded165,448 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 GZX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 165,448 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 156,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 146,191 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light showing on clocks

Fail 26 Jan 2017 146,169 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light showing

Pass 27 Jan 2016 131,778 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 131,744 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative NSF and OSF (1.7.2)

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right NSF and OSF (1.8)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 123,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 113,971 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 113,971 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 105,103 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 105,103 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,865 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 93,817 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,037 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 80,119 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,190 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 67,083 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,583 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,441 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 59,441 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,938 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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LR03 GZX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR03 GZX, 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 LR03 GZX registered?

LR03 GZX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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