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LG53 UMT

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,483 mi
Last recorded80,483 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 UMT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake discs have very poor surface conditions

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,711 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,035 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 45,035 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 43,500 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 38,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,759 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 30,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear top struts corroded

both rear tyres starting to wear inner edge

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre damage to sidewall

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust flanges corroded

wipers poor

Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,946 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 UMT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

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

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