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LD53 VFX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,492 mi
Last recorded45,492 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,492 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,139 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on outside edges

nearside rear outer exhaust clamp broken but system supported and not leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,448 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both front discs worn

both rear discs worn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 40,448 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs worn

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,581 miles

both front brake discs have slight heat fractures

windscreen damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2009 35,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs have slight heat fractures

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,376 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,361 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,211 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

both front discs heat fatigued!!

Pass 1 Aug 2006 12,006 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 VFX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD53 VFX registered?

LD53 VFX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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