2003 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · LU03 BNN
2003 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 146,018 miles. MOT valid until 27/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3246cc
LU03 BNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 146,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
LU03 BNN Mileage History
- 11/02/2022139,469 mi
- 13/02/2023140,272 mi+803 mi
- 04/03/2024141,055 mi+783 mi
- 28/01/2025141,511 mi+456 mi
- 23/01/2026146,018 mi+4,507 mi
Average of roughly 1,659 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LU03 BNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW M3 (LU03 BNN) between February 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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