CarVerify

Free Car Check

LK53 ULA

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,484 mi
Last recorded103,484 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 ULA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 103,484 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 96,500 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 89,380 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 85,954 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 82,897 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,470 miles

ns and os repeater lamps faded

nsr metal brake pipe corroded by fuel tank

suspension rattle

Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,389 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,266 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 57,266 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,963 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,728 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,692 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 29,669 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 26,463 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,476 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LK53 ULA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ULA, 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

How do I check the history of LK53 ULA?

You can check the full history of LK53 ULA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LK53 ULA registered?

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

Is LK53 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK53 ULA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK53 ULA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LK53 ULA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.