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LF53 WGE

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,566 mi
Last recorded104,566 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 WGE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 104,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,002 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 101,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 95,680 miles

carried out brake test with decelerometer as car fitted with low front spoiler

rally car with roll cage and seat harness, no air bags or warning system

Pass 2 Feb 2018 92,302 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower. (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front. ()

full undertrays fitted. engine oil leaks.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 92,302 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low both. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower. (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front. ()

full undertrays fitted. engine oil leaks.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges.

engine covers and full undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,734 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 77,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,663 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,172 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,115 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 65,115 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 7 Dec 2011 60,596 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 60,577 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 54,383 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 52,531 miles

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

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

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 5 Jan 2009 45,638 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 42,905 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

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

off side front tyre cut

Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,601 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 WGE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LF53 WGE, 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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LF53 WGE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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