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A21 LAL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,610 mi
Last recorded148,610 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 LAL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 148,610 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 148,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Evidence of wheels fouling arches but not at time of test.

Fuel cap sealing ring perished, seal not compromised.

Pass 4 Jul 2024 143,518 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 143,346 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability swivel bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 134,618 miles

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Dec 2021 125,025 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2021 124,813 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,956 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 123,956 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 123,418 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 123,415 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 121,431 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 121,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint and outter ball joint boots split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,741 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 120,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 117,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 113,868 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 108,802 miles

headlamp auto adjuster disconnected

no plate spacing incorrect but not likely to be misread

rear exhaust clamp damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2011 100,432 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 89,410 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 80,394 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 80,382 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 70,608 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,351 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 54,350 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A21 LAL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 A21 LAL, 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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A21 LAL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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