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LG53 HDX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,717 mi
Last recorded120,717 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 120,717 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 120,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (front to rear) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front lower arm level sensor broken

Pass 20 Oct 2015 116,500 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 116,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 109,591 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 109,589 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 99,089 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 87,972 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all tyres low

o/s/r coil spring broken but seated correctly and still serviceable

Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,297 miles

front brake discs worn!

Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,978 miles

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

front discs close to mim thickness

Fail 29 Nov 2010 64,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front discs close to mim thickness

Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,165 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 57,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 50,565 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,565 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,332 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,866 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,906 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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LG53 HDX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG53 HDX, 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 LG53 HDX registered?

LG53 HDX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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