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LT53 YZX

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,430 mi
Last recorded71,430 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 YZX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 71,430 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 69,545 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 61,910 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 61,908 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 56,089 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,977 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,233 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 38,409 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 38,303 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,022 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,655 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,960 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,543 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 YZX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX registered?

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

Is LT53 YZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 YZX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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