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LD53 AJV

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,442 mi
Last recorded51,442 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 AJV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 51,442 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 51,430 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 50,533 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 50,506 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,463 miles

all 4 brake connection on brake calliper's corroded no leaks found at time of test

unable to check engine oil due to tight dipstick

Pass 17 Nov 2020 50,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners by brake callipers no leaks found at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

rear diff damp in oil shaft area

Pass 10 May 2019 50,303 miles

oil dampness around rear prop shaft rear diff area

under tray fitted to vehicle unable to see some testable items

Pass 11 May 2018 50,253 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 50,253 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 May 2017 50,021 miles

both front brake lines under calipers corroded

both rear brake lines under calipers corroded

Fail 20 May 2017 50,008 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

both front brake lines under calipers corroded

both rear brake lines under calipers corroded

screw in n/s/r tyre repairable

Pass 23 May 2016 49,006 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 48,945 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 48,945 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,857 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 47,643 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 46,884 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 46,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 44,948 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,897 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,125 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 29,329 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,393 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 19,768 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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LD53 AJV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue 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 LD53 AJV, 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 LD53 AJV registered?

LD53 AJV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 December 2003.

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