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LT53 TLJ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,601 mi
Last recorded116,601 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 116,601 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 114,684 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 114,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 113,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 110,777 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 109,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 108,301 miles

rear tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2019 107,800 miles

rear tyres have wear present

slight oil leak present

Pass 25 Aug 2018 107,500 miles

Fuel cap seal ageing and cracking

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 107,500 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing Both rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Rear stabiliser (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing Both front 2 each (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres inner slight worn and outer complete worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal ageing and cracking

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 106,805 miles

Nearside Front Foglight lens water ingress.

Nearside Front Sidelight working yet illuminating indicator bulb.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front foglight lens cracked.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak Engine sump area. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 105,660 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 25 Mar 2015 101,561 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 101,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,084 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 98,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2014 97,166 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 97,166 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,876 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre monitoring light on

Fail 9 Aug 2013 85,876 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre monitoring light on

Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,438 miles

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

air bag lighgt on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,344 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 59,665 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,751 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,945 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,661 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 20,517 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 TLJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 TLJ, 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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LT53 TLJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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