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GK53 LLD

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,672 mi
Last recorded103,672 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LLD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 103,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 100,323 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 100,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 95,419 miles

Front anti roll bar corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 95,419 miles

Front anti roll bar corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 93,899 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 92,496 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 91,216 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,404 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 85,699 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 85,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 27,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 82,050 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,123 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 79,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,828 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,103 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 66,103 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 62,373 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,825 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,791 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 53,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,287 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,920 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 40,920 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,559 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,580 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,673 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)

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged,not exposing cords.

Fail 5 Aug 2006 16,379 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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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GK53 LLD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK53 LLD, 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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GK53 LLD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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