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LG53 FZB

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,333 mi
Last recorded88,333 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 FZB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 88,333 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 87,903 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,480 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,009 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,235 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 82,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 81,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes to hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,887 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 21 Feb 2017 77,106 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 73,147 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,426 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2014 55,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 55,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,348 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 37,305 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,662 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 33,071 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,283 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 21,704 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 21,704 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LG53 FZB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LG53 FZB, 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 LG53 FZB registered?

LG53 FZB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LG53 FZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 FZB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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