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LT53 LLK

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

172,327 mi
Last recorded172,327 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 172,327 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 171,627 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 170,876 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 169,975 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 169,460 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 168,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 167,929 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 167,005 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 166,217 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 165,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 163,429 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 158,082 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 158,078 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine Man light on....

NEarside Rear Tyre Wearing On edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 143,764 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 132,497 miles

vehicle presenter be aware near-side rear tyre worn at inner shoulder would suggest geometry check on replacing tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 121,817 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 121,730 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 106,853 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 96,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 81,381 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Sep 2007 63,547 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,281 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 LLK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LT53 LLK, 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 LT53 LLK registered?

LT53 LLK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LT53 LLK safe to buy?

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