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LE53 GZX

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,131 mi
Last recorded106,131 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 GZX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 106,131 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 105,496 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 104,353 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 100,011 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tracking check

Fail 1 Jul 2015 100,011 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tracking check

Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,515 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 86,569 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 86,553 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 75,660 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,105 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,449 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 60,449 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,340 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 44,824 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 36,692 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 36,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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LE53 GZX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LE53 GZX, 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 LE53 GZX registered?

LE53 GZX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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