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LR53 AHC

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,812 mi
Last recorded115,812 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 AHC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 115,812 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 113,043 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 106,842 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,009 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 99,009 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2014 90,854 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes near fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,348 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

n/s/f tyre badly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,332 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 75,333 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 74,516 miles

Front discs slightly worn

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)

Rear Discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2009 61,301 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 129,876 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 120,865 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 120,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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LR53 AHC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR53 AHC, 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 LR53 AHC registered?

LR53 AHC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is LR53 AHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 AHC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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