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LS53 EWD

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,214 mi
Last recorded86,214 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 EWD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,214 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,215 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 78,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 75,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

rear exhaust ring clamps fractured

Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box clamp rings split 2

Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust box clamp broken

Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,715 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 47,715 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 36,688 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,970 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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LS53 EWD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LS53 EWD, 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 LS53 EWD registered?

LS53 EWD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is LS53 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 EWD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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