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LK53 UTP

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,289 mi
Last recorded135,289 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 135,289 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 125,787 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 121,786 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 107,963 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 96,483 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,983 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 95,966 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 95,405 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 95,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 May 2015 91,774 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 83,922 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn

offside steering arm has play present

rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 25 May 2013 80,328 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 80,324 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 73,943 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2012 73,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2011 69,124 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 69,124 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 62,361 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,834 miles

oil leak rear diff

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,152 miles

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

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

rim protector on offside front tyre slight damage

Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,499 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 23,678 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 UTP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 UTP, 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 UTP registered?

LK53 UTP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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