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PX03 LCF

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,309 mi
Last recorded78,309 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 LCF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 78,309 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 77,057 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 76,501 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,367 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,500 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear part of o/s/r brake pipe slightly pitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,153 miles

two small chips on windscreen zone A

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 59,851 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tpms light on

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,635 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 58,592 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front hight sensor broken

Pass 12 May 2011 54,437 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 27 May 2010 51,599 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 46,768 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 36,018 miles

rear exhaust flange cracked

Fail 20 May 2008 36,000 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

rear exhaust flange cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,588 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 29,588 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,356 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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PX03 LCF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PX03 LCF, 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 PX03 LCF registered?

PX03 LCF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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