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W100 LFD

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,227 mi
Last recorded104,227 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW100 LFD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 104,227 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 98,705 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test suction mounted phone holder on windscreen ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle/differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 98,702 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test suction mounted phone holder on windscreen ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle/differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 92,617 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated due to accident damage (3.1 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leaks, engine/transmission/rear axle

Fail 7 Jan 2020 92,617 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges under bonnet connected to headlamps (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested due to insecure headlamps (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure both lamps (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on inner wing/arch/liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated due to accident damage (3.1 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leaks, engine/transmission/rear axle

Pass 6 Jul 2018 89,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

lower subframe support plate has multiple bolts missing

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 2 Jul 2018 89,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

lower subframe support plate has multiple bolts missing

rear differential leaking oil

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 24 May 2017 82,209 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 80,600 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 76,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 76,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 76,205 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 74,986 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 74,986 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 71,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 71,191 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,912 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 65,912 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,071 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 29 Sep 2008 48,159 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 32,754 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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W100 LFD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 W100 LFD, 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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W100 LFD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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