MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front mounting D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perished.
N/S/R brake pipe corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
O/S/R brake pipe corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded towards nearside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under trays / covers fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Rear both tyre inner edge slightly worn
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Rear both tyre inner edge slightly worn
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Undertrays fitted also engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Undertrays fitted also engine covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
both front tyres bald on edges, small cuts in sidewalls. replace a.s.a.p
rear exhaust flanges cracked
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs worn, pitted and corroded
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak from diff
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight condensation nearside rear light assy
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight condensation nearside rear light assy
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LD53 KFY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 LD53 KFY, 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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LD53 KFY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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