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LB53 CXM

2003 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,293 mi
Last recorded86,293 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 CXM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 86,293 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 85,900 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 85,893 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 85,368 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 84,472 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 84,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 79,694 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 79,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 75,984 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 72,362 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,704 miles

Offside Front TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

SIDE REPEATERS DISCOLOURED

Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,850 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 60,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 60,011 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 54,811 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,858 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,101 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 44,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,595 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,798 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 24,536 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 24,536 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,035 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 13,931 miles

All 4 tyres worn low.

Cut in N/S/R tyre sidewall,ply not exposed.

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 CXM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CXM, 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 LB53 CXM registered?

LB53 CXM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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