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LG53 ULR

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

106,968 mi
Last recorded106,968 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ULR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 106,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 106,758 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 106,505 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 105,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 105,106 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 105,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not connected (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 103,259 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 101,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 98,036 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 95,328 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 95,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 91,918 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 91,916 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 87,135 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,566 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 82,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 74,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2013 66,964 miles

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

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

Rear Exhuast Joint Corroded And Cracked Still Supported Adequately And No Leak Of Exhuast Gas

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 66,964 miles

Rear Exhuast Joint Corroded And Cracked Still Supported Adequately And No Leak Of Exhuast Gas

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,833 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 56,680 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,580 miles

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Fail 25 Aug 2010 51,580 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2009 46,070 miles

clearance between offside front strut and wheel different to nearside

Fail 31 Jul 2009 46,070 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

clearance between offside front strut and wheel different to nearside

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,257 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,087 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 43,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,518 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,794 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 24,794 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 ULR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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

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