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LR53 WMJ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,250 mi
Last recorded83,250 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 83,250 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 83,062 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 83,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 80,312 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 80,291 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,200 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 80,200 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,093 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 80,089 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,771 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,652 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)

front tyres scrubbed on inner edges,requires tracking

Fail 10 Jul 2012 67,652 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

front tyres scrubbed on inner edges,requires tracking

Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,413 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,515 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 50,712 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 50,712 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,995 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,100 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,953 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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LR53 WMJ 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 70%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

LR53 WMJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is LR53 WMJ safe to buy?

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