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LN53 ZJJ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,125 mi
Last recorded122,125 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 122,125 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 90,752 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 90,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 120,119 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 119,108 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 112,943 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 105,593 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 98,522 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 98,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 93,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 86,876 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 86,714 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,148 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)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil on under tray

Pass 7 Dec 2011 74,195 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 74,195 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,791 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 72,791 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 71,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 71,202 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 62,041 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air con belt missing

slight play in o/s steering rack

strut brace broke

Fail 26 Sep 2008 62,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air con belt missing

slight play in o/s steering rack

strut brace broke

Pass 3 Jul 2007 69,442 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 49,576 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 ZJJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LN53 ZJJ, 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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LN53 ZJJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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