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PA03 LGF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,601 mi
Last recorded126,601 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 LGF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 126,601 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 123,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 113,565 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 113,026 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 118,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear floor slightly damaged

front suspension level sensor snapped

nearside and offside floor slightly damage

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to offside and nearside front chassis section after accident repair

Pass 11 Mar 2009 112,722 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 102,068 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 101,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 78,295 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 76,703 miles

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

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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PA03 LGF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PA03 LGF, 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 PA03 LGF registered?

PA03 LGF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is PA03 LGF safe to buy?

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