2003 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · RL03 LSY
2003 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 03/06/2003. Recorded mileage 118,612 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3246cc
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RL03 LSY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/03/2026
- 118,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
RL03 LSY Mileage History
- 18/03/2022110,295 mi
- 14/03/2023111,861 mi+1,566 mi
- 13/03/2024113,589 mi+1,728 mi
- 20/03/2025114,557 mi+968 mi
- 25/03/2026118,612 mi+4,055 mi
Average of roughly 2,069 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RL03 LSY 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 (RL03 LSY) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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