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LR03 LXJ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,752 mi
Last recorded82,752 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 LXJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,752 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 81,777 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 70,582 miles

front discs worn

temp repair carried out to offside front suspension switch

Fail 6 Dec 2011 70,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

temp repair carried out to offside front suspension switch

Pass 13 Oct 2010 63,133 miles

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

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

esp linkage snapped offside front

front discs worn

Fail 29 Sep 2010 63,071 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

esp linkage snapped offside front

front discs worn

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,538 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 51,538 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,644 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 38,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise front brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 3 Apr 2007 36,287 miles

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

advise front tyre treads low on outer edges †advise rear tyres worn on outer edges †advise screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,343 miles

piece of o/s rear outer side wall missing. nail in n/s front tyre

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 LXJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXJ, 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 LR03 LXJ registered?

LR03 LXJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LR03 LXJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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