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DK53 LBG

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,301 mi
Last recorded102,301 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 LBG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 102,301 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 97,784 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 97,031 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 95,222 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 95,184 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front switch mount brocken (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

covers fitted not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2017 88,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,845 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust joint corroded

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 82,798 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust joint corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,384 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,929 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,961 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 66,718 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,006 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 65,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 64,632 miles

advise rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,919 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 55,877 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 50,069 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,041 miles

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

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

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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DK53 LBG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DK53 LBG, 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 DK53 LBG registered?

DK53 LBG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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