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LU03 JWG

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,533 mi
Last recorded70,533 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU03 JWG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 70,533 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 70,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 69,290 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 62,644 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,605 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,879 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

both front tyres worn to 3mm

handbrake travel requires attention soon

Pass 9 Sep 2019 55,012 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 55,012 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,428 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 43,472 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 43,325 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked bead (4.2.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/sat nav cradle

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,587 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,191 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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LU03 JWG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LU03 JWG, 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 LU03 JWG registered?

LU03 JWG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is LU03 JWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU03 JWG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LU03 JWG have outstanding finance?

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