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LG53 HEU

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,844 mi
Last recorded132,844 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 132,844 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2017 132,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2015 118,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 113,679 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 103,362 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper damaged nearside

outer sill mouldings fitted

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 89,754 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray broken

Fail 23 Jan 2012 89,754 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray broken

Pass 7 Feb 2011 76,026 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 76,026 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 70,920 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 66,859 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 59,744 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,984 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 HEU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HEU, 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 HEU registered?

LG53 HEU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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