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M30 LYO

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,173 mi
Last recorded100,173 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 LYO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 100,173 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 99,982 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 99,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 99,246 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 98,825 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 97,302 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 93,106 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,048 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 87,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Rear Inner Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,601 miles

susspension lowered al round

Fail 14 Jun 2016 79,591 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

susspension lowered al round

Fail 22 Feb 2016 79,576 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge on canvase (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,752 miles

Fitted with lowered suspension

Fail 11 Dec 2014 71,752 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fitted with lowered suspension

Fail 13 Dec 2013 64,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 64,106 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,427 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 60,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 53,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,308 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 46,308 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,354 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 41,338 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,990 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 37,990 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,761 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,418 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 25,417 miles

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

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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M30 LYO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M30 LYO, 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 M30 LYO registered?

M30 LYO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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