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LB53 HJZ

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,991 mi
Last recorded95,991 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 HJZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 95,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension levelling device (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside - Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Bush on Nearside and Offside Rear Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 95,499 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 94,766 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 93,812 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,403 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 92,526 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 91,516 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 90,109 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 88,916 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,532 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,999 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,560 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 23 Apr 2013 61,486 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 61,479 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,074 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,428 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 55,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 47,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 May 2010 40,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,184 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,926 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,036 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 20,910 miles

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 HJZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJZ, 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 HJZ registered?

LB53 HJZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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