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N88 LYO

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,626 mi
Last recorded111,626 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 LYO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 111,626 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre size 225/40x19 front 255/35x19 rear

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 111,626 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre size 225/40x19 front 255/35x19 rear

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 98,710 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 98,710 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 98,824 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 95,989 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose insecure.

Fail 29 Nov 2022 95,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose insecure.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,547 miles

Offside Rear brake hose insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2021 89,786 miles

o/s rear flexible brake hose insecure

rear brake pads wear indicator wire not connected

Fail 14 Jan 2021 89,782 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s rear flexible brake hose insecure

rear brake pads wear indicator wire not connected

Pass 21 Nov 2019 87,316 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 87,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST PASSED AT TIME OF TEST. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST PASSED AT TIME OF TEST. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff is slightly damp.

Rear exhaust clamps have corroded but system is secure.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 85,195 miles

Middle to rear exhaust clamps corroded but system is secure, just passed at time of test.

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 16 Dec 2016 81,891 miles

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

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

advise slight oil leak from rear diff

both rear exhaust clamps have corroded but system is secure and adequately supported

Fail 16 Dec 2016 81,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise slight oil leak from rear diff

both rear exhaust clamps have corroded but system is secure and adequately supported

Pass 18 Dec 2015 79,281 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 76,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CLAMPS DETERIATED

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 71,650 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 68,969 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,646 miles

oil leak on rear diff

slight movement in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,622 miles

strong advise both rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 3 Aug 2010 55,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

strong advise both rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 2 Aug 2010 55,619 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,186 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 43,094 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,425 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,924 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 28,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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N88 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 71.4%.

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 N88 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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N88 LYO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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