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LG53 HGE

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,367 mi
Last recorded109,367 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 109,367 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 109,349 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 105,260 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 100,525 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 99,919 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,423 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 96,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 93,381 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))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 93,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,002 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 78,129 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 27 Nov 2015 70,637 miles

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

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

brake pad wanring lamp is on

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 70,623 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

brake pad wanring lamp is on

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2014 63,916 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 63,916 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,336 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 58,336 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,218 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,027 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,014 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 92,910 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 32,823 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,349 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,326 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,454 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 HGE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HGE, 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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LG53 HGE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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