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LY03 XRM

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,813 mi
Last recorded42,813 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 XRM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 42,813 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 38,064 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 38,019 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 37,511 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Feb 2021 37,511 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 36,696 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 36,663 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 36,661 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 35,930 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 35,898 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning symbol illuminated (5.4.2)

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2016 35,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,699 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 33,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,990 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,247 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 29,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,351 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,174 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 24,794 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,039 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,305 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 6,418 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 6,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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LY03 XRM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LY03 XRM, 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 LY03 XRM registered?

LY03 XRM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LY03 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 XRM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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