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RL03 LSY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,816 mi
Last recorded118,816 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 LSY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 118,816 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 118,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Mar 2026 118,612 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 114,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 113,589 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 111,861 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 110,295 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 108,430 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 108,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 107,612 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 100,803 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,457 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,888 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 87,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 87,238 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 87,234 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,620 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 82,801 miles

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

Rear exhaust box clamp broken still secured

Pass 27 Apr 2013 79,189 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,100 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,711 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 70,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,129 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 63,129 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,963 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,596 miles

both rear tyres worn on both edges

Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,963 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 37,236 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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RL03 LSY 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 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 RL03 LSY, 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 RL03 LSY registered?

RL03 LSY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is RL03 LSY safe to buy?

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