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LR53 AHF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,033 mi
Last recorded114,033 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 AHF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 114,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 108,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 99,638 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 94,032 miles

All brake discs ridged / worn / corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake hoses show slight corrosion on ferrules and pipework corrosion

Pass 4 May 2022 92,994 miles

evident noise from steering on lock to lock checks

front an rear brake discs rigded / worn and corroded

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

rear brake pads starting to wear low

rear exhaust joint loose

Fail 3 May 2022 92,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

evident noise from steering on lock to lock checks

front an rear brake discs rigded / worn and corroded

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 18 May 2021 91,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear seats have been removed

Fail 12 May 2021 91,933 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear axle bush excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear seat and seat belt have been removed at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,282 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 90,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 89,856 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust

slight wear on tyre shoulders

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,692 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 81,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,038 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,243 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,379 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,596 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 68,578 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,982 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 67,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 59,739 miles

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

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

NSF tyre worn on inner edge and has chunk out of outer sidewall - no cords showing

OSF tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,003 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 51,003 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 AHF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR53 AHF, 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 LR53 AHF registered?

LR53 AHF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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