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LV53 TWM

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,905 mi
Last recorded79,905 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 TWM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 79,905 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 78,694 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 78,026 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,911 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 74,437 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 73,628 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight oil leak from rear diff

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2019 73,628 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight oil leak from rear diff

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2017 72,722 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,084 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 62,403 miles

TYRE PRESSURE TELL TALE IS ON

Pass 1 May 2014 58,667 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,575 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,547 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,913 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,646 miles

recommend wiper blades slight smearing

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 TWM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TWM, 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 LV53 TWM registered?

LV53 TWM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LV53 TWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 TWM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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