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LK53 TZM

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,314 mi
Last recorded72,314 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 TZM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 72,314 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 72,308 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 72,127 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 71,921 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 23 Jul 2016 70,988 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 70,648 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,069 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,485 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 65,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,298 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,848 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,080 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 46,044 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,108 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 33,848 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 29,609 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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LK53 TZM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LK53 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

LK53 TZM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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