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LN53 FBV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,943 mi
Last recorded121,943 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 FBV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 121,943 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 120,337 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 117,887 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust back box fixing corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 114,114 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 110,634 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 106,445 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 102,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,015 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,061 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,076 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,541 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 77,541 miles

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

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 70,670 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 70,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,526 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,269 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,645 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,585 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,512 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 29,253 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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LN53 FBV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LN53 FBV, 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 LN53 FBV registered?

LN53 FBV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is LN53 FBV safe to buy?

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