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LK53 UGU

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,939 mi
Last recorded55,939 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,939 miles

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

alltyers low on edges

nsf tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 8 Jan 2008 47,654 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 41,275 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 41,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s front tyres have slight side wall damage and been repaired with super glue! presenter advised.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,474 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 UGU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UGU, 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 LK53 UGU registered?

LK53 UGU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LK53 UGU safe to buy?

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