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AV53 LRU

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,990 mi
Last recorded90,990 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LRU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,990 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 90,984 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,608 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 76,981 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 76,770 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2008 69,727 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,957 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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AV53 LRU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV53 LRU, 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 AV53 LRU registered?

AV53 LRU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AV53 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 LRU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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