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LX03 HBH

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,865 mi
Last recorded100,865 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 HBH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 100,865 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

tpms light on

Pass 2 Apr 2025 95,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

fuel cap seal is stress cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2024 91,636 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 88,307 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 79,854 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,710 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 75,640 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 73,102 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 73,098 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak rear diff ()

one rear exhaust box clamp missing, one deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,092 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2016 72,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,330 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 70,321 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective air bag light on (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 67,005 miles

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 19 May 2015 67,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 15 May 2014 57,838 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs lipped on outer edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2013 52,205 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2012 48,635 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 May 2012 48,635 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,869 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,273 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

o/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,050 miles

both rear tyres worn low inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,576 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 28,048 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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LX03 HBH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX03 HBH, 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 LX03 HBH registered?

LX03 HBH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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