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LR53 CYX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,492 mi
Last recorded78,492 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 CYX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 78,492 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 78,169 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 78,023 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 77,593 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test roll cage fitted rear seats removed

Fail 31 Jan 2023 77,593 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test roll cage fitted rear seats removed

Pass 23 Oct 2021 76,631 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,916 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,882 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,460 miles

Noise from behind NSR backplate

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 68,458 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Noise from behind NSR backplate

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside and outside edges. And perishing slightly.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside and outside edges. And perishing slightly.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside and outside edges. And perishing slightly.

Offside Front Tyre perishing slightly.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,665 miles

Both front b/discs starting to get abit worn

Front side indicator bulbs starting to get abit faded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,664 miles

Front b/discs starting to get abit worn

N/S/R tyre ON limits of tread wear in places

O/S/R tyre nearing limits of wear

Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,910 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 53,899 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

N/S/F FOG/SPOT light N/W

N/S/R tyre getting low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,383 miles

Rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread slightly (esp N/S/R)

Slight wear starting at front b/discs

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,700 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,183 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 39,947 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 39,947 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,649 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,190 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 24,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 CYX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

LR53 CYX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is LR53 CYX safe to buy?

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