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PF03 LJN

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,375 mi
Last recorded56,375 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 LJN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 56,375 miles

under-sealed

under-trays fitted

Fail 11 May 2026 56,374 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under-sealed

under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2025 55,894 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 55,875 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 55,856 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 55,842 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 55,795 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,757 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 55,503 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,446 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 55,442 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,482 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn

osr handbrake slightly snatches

Fail 19 Aug 2014 52,405 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn

osr handbrake slightly snatches

Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,422 miles

Backbox exhaust flanges corroded

Both Rear Tyres (255/35/19) @ ~2.0mm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil Leak From Rear diff

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,860 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 47,860 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 45,691 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 45,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,259 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,103 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,955 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,137 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,786 miles

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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PF03 LJN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PF03 LJN, 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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PF03 LJN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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