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LT03 YXY

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,894 mi
Last recorded120,894 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 YXY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 120,894 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 117,542 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 116,491 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 110,852 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 106,119 miles

Front fog lamps blue

Rear reverse lamps orange

lambda reading high

Fail 12 Jul 2019 106,119 miles

Front fog lamps blue

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reverse lamps orange

lambda reading high

Pass 19 Dec 2017 101,478 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 100,914 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 100,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge (close to cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,886 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 11 Sep 2014 86,131 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 86,131 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 3 Oct 2013 78,904 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,529 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 72,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre is worn on the inside edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,008 miles

cover sills fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2011 61,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,594 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 57,594 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 50,489 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,489 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,385 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight wear in offside of steering rack.

Fail 11 Nov 2008 40,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight wear in offside of steering rack.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,894 miles

1 horn inoperative

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on out side tread bands

Pass 18 May 2007 27,063 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 26,838 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 10 Apr 2006 18,179 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 18,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in Near side front tyre tread.

Nail in Off side rear tyre tread.

Near side front tyre getting low on outer edge.

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

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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LT03 YXY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LT03 YXY, 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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LT03 YXY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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