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ND03 LCX

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,109 mi
Last recorded81,109 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND03 LCX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 81,109 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 75,540 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 75,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,770 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 74,344 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,186 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,105 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 69,103 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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ND03 LCX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ND03 LCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND03 LCX registered?

ND03 LCX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is ND03 LCX safe to buy?

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