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LS53 GZN

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,489 mi
Last recorded91,489 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 GZN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 91,489 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 90,639 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 87,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 86,932 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

battery not clamped but cant move

battery went flat during test

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

rear number plate loose at one end

Pass 2 May 2019 84,623 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 82,548 miles

rear exhaust loose and leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,533 miles

brake discs corroded

rear exhaust joint clamps badly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 80,532 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads worn very close to limit

brake discs corroded

rear exhaust joint clamps badly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2013 80,529 miles

disc surface rust

Pass 3 Feb 2012 76,950 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,391 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 67,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 621,855 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,386 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,148 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 45,204 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 GZN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GZN, 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 LS53 GZN registered?

LS53 GZN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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