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LC53 WZD

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

46,056 mi
Last recorded46,056 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 WZD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 46,056 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 45,675 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear silencer broken but secure at time of test

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 44,380 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer connecting flanges broken but secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 43,731 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer connecting flanges broken but secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 41,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer couplings broken but secure at time of test (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 41,237 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 40,914 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 40,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 38,819 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 35,704 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps for rear silencer corroded and deteriorated. (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 33,222 miles

Centre Rear slight oil leak (diff)

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 Oct 2015 30,796 miles

center to rear exhaust section clamps are broken but exhaust system is not blowing

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear

Pass 5 Nov 2014 28,865 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre to rear exhaust clamp is broken

Pass 6 Nov 2013 26,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 23,820 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 20,927 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,276 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,489 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 13,733 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 11,064 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 7,795 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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LC53 WZD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 LC53 WZD, 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 LC53 WZD registered?

LC53 WZD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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