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LT53 OUO

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,105 mi
Last recorded71,105 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,105 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 71,064 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 68,199 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,616 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 2 Apr 2016 60,918 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 60,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 56,820 miles

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

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

o/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

Pass 8 Mar 2014 53,115 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

Fail 7 Mar 2014 53,112 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,684 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side wing mirror slightly insecure

near side wing repeater slightly dis-coloured

off side rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,696 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 43,889 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,282 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,098 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,778 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 8,581 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 8,435 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 OUO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OUO, 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 OUO registered?

LT53 OUO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LT53 OUO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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