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LF53 NMA

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,581 mi
Last recorded99,581 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 NMA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 99,581 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 99,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 97,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 97,371 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 95,676 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 94,424 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,074 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 90,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,174 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,927 miles

Rear Exhaust Joints Corroded/Deteriorating

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,180 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear subframe mount areas / rear floor slightly corroded

steering / suspension has play

Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,357 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,247 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 82,247 miles

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

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 8 Apr 2013 74,463 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,953 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 66,953 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 57,002 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,770 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 46,770 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,580 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,370 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 36,333 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,569 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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LF53 NMA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LF53 NMA, 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 LF53 NMA registered?

LF53 NMA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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