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LB53 AMK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,492 mi
Last recorded70,492 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 AMK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,492 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 70,492 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 66,300 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 59,788 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 59,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 58,027 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 55,496 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 55,496 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2011 51,256 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 46,920 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 46,913 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 38,765 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,976 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,864 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 30,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,032 miles

N0te: N/s front tyre feathered close to its limit, advise tracking. † † †Thanx.

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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LB53 AMK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LB53 AMK, 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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LB53 AMK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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