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AD53 LZG

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,927 mi
Last recorded94,927 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LZG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,927 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 90,354 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 90,353 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 86,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,472 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 76,328 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

automatic headlamp levelling switch arm at front adrift from o/s front susp arm

exhaust clamps at rear joints deteriorated

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

n/s rear tyre has slight damage to rim protection bead

Pass 14 Oct 2011 74,250 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 69,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,622 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,168 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 61,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,328 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 52,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 45,564 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 41,767 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 41,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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AD53 LZG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD53 LZG, 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 AD53 LZG registered?

AD53 LZG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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