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LT53 DOA

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,185 mi
Last recorded101,185 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 DOA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 101,185 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 101,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 100,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 100,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached lamp unit insecure (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 100,198 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 100,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight wheel bind n/s/f, brakes ?

Pass 29 Mar 2021 97,376 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 95,759 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lens cover missing from N/S lamp. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,530 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 92,946 miles

Nearside Number plate light lens missing

Fail 21 Jul 2017 92,946 miles

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

Nearside Number plate light lens missing

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,307 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 88,807 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 88,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,533 miles

near side rear number plate lamp lens missing but working and not showing white light to the rear

rear brake discs slightly corroded but not to excess

rear tyres wearing on inner edge but not to excess

Fail 16 Jul 2014 84,533 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side rear number plate lamp lens missing but working and not showing white light to the rear

rear brake discs slightly corroded but not to excess

rear tyres wearing on inner edge but not to excess

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,899 miles

front discs lipped

front pads low

Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,031 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 64,211 miles

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

nsr h/b shes noisey

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,211 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,127 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,740 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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LT53 DOA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LT53 DOA, 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 LT53 DOA registered?

LT53 DOA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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