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LD53 KFL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,599 mi
Last recorded67,599 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 KFL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 67,599 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 64,258 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 63,897 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 63,286 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 62,540 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 61,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 60,555 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 59,515 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 58,244 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 58,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 56,909 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 56,804 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,688 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 54,210 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,030 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 48,857 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 48,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,961 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 44,961 miles

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

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)

Offside Front 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 1 Dec 2009 40,746 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,736 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,011 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,528 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 KFL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KFL, 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 KFL registered?

LD53 KFL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is LD53 KFL safe to buy?

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