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BG53 LRL

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,614 mi
Last recorded137,614 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LRL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 137,614 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 137,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear under A frame corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 137,377 miles

under body rust and surface corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2021 136,899 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 134,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rust surface under body and suspension components

Fail 4 Mar 2020 134,049 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rust surface under body and suspension components

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 24 Sep 2018 132,004 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 125,616 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 125,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 119,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' of windsrceen (8.3.1d)

deep cuts in offside and nearside front tyres

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly out off shape

Pass 20 Aug 2015 113,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 113,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 108,846 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 108,846 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 102,272 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Tyre Low tread warning lamp indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 102,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad low indicator wear lamp indicates a fault

Nearside rear coil spring corroded strong advice change

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre Low tread warning lamp indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 94,916 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 94,916 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S/F pad sensor cable broken.

All tyres below legal requirements.

Brakes in such a poor state not tested.

O/S/F back plate loose and corroded. Insecure.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 85,905 miles

225/40/19. OF 6 OR 5 NR 4 NF 5mm.

Front pads 50% worn.

Rear discs badly corroded and warped. Pads 40% worn.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,905 miles

225/40/19. OF 6 OR 5 NR 4 NF 5mm.

Front pads 50% worn.

Rear discs badly corroded and warped. Pads 40% worn.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,252 miles

Front pads 40% worn.

Outer sills covered with plastic panels.

Rear pads 30% worn.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 58,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Stronge advice to change both rear discs and change nearside rear Tyre.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Stronge advice to change both rear discs and change nearside rear Tyre.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 46,741 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,357 miles

front tyres are getting low on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,524 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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BG53 LRL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BG53 LRL, 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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BG53 LRL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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