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LX03 XSY

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

116,876 mi
Last recorded116,876 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 116,876 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 114,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 113,373 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 112,004 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,941 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,699 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,595 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 102,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished and cracked at mounting loop (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished and cracked at mounting loop (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 102,252 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber O ring perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished and cracked at mounting loop (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished and cracked at mounting loop (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 100,725 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 100,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,314 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,767 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 97,757 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective front and rear links seized (1.7.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 96,303 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 83,036 miles

Engine light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 82,874 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,210 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 75,965 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 65,097 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 65,097 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,925 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,656 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 51,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,827 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 33,019 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 XSY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

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

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