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LH53 AEC

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,716 mi
Last recorded135,716 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH53 AEC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 135,716 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 130,274 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 125,249 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 125,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 117,912 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 117,912 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 111,765 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 104,685 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 97,012 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 80,497 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 59,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,542 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 39,542 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 39,536 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,901 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,162 miles

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

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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LH53 AEC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LH53 AEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LH53 AEC registered?

LH53 AEC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LH53 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH53 AEC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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