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LD53 NXU

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,887 mi
Last recorded86,887 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 NXU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,887 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,094 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 86,036 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 85,708 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,090 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 83,532 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discolored (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 81,780 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

oil level minimum

Fail 25 Aug 2016 80,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

oil level minimum

Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,588 miles

Nearside Rear side light has some led's not working

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,313 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 58,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,173 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 49,173 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,038 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 32,499 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,314 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,405 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 16,727 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 16,726 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 15,448 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 NXU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 NXU, 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 NXU registered?

LD53 NXU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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