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LT53 OLV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,315 mi
Last recorded66,315 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 OLV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 66,315 miles

Exhaust silencer rear joints poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2019 64,464 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 63,352 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 58,138 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 53,275 miles

Nearside Front inner edge worn

engine managment light on

Pass 27 Oct 2014 50,537 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,203 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 48,147 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,476 miles

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on (red)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,943 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 31,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,628 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,392 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 11,710 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 8,721 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 8,714 miles

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

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

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 OLV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OLV, 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 OLV registered?

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

Is LT53 OLV safe to buy?

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