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LK53 MDU

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,102 mi
Last recorded85,102 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 MDU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 85,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

suspension components corroding

Fail 17 Nov 2023 85,102 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

suspension components corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2022 84,286 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 84,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2019 81,859 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,109 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 80,108 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 75,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine cover / under tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 71,888 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,950 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 11 Apr 2012 61,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,239 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 56,405 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 46,790 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 46,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 39,525 miles

o/s/r tyre 0mm on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2006 24,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LK53 MDU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LK53 MDU, 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 LK53 MDU registered?

LK53 MDU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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