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GY53 LSU

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,855 mi
Last recorded97,855 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 LSU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 97,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 97,494 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 97,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 96,279 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 95,155 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 95,118 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 94,774 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,717 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,717 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 94,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 94,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 89,870 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 88,652 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,254 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 79,142 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,781 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 73,757 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 68,738 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 68,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,620 miles

Car tested under wet conditions

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 61,602 miles

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

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

Car tested under wet conditions

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Long handbrake travel

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

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

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

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

REAR DIFF HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 8 Sep 2009 52,869 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 18 Jul 2008 46,039 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 45,933 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

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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GY53 LSU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GY53 LSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY53 LSU registered?

GY53 LSU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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