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LV53 JDO

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,957 mi
Last recorded125,957 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 JDO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 125,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 125,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,094 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 118,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 116,381 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 116,381 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 109,001 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 108,593 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 102,129 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 102,129 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 96,592 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,719 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,177 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 82,447 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 67,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,996 miles

sports suspension fitted -very stiff damping

Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,844 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,329 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 38,671 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 36,671 miles

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

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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LV53 JDO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LV53 JDO, 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 LV53 JDO registered?

LV53 JDO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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