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LV53 ZBL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

58,350 mi
Last recorded58,350 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 ZBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 58,350 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 58,265 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 58,231 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 58,203 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 58,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 57,960 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 57,717 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 57,717 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 56,953 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 56,114 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 54,778 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,179 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 53,741 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,657 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 49,915 miles

engine managment light

engine rattle

Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,636 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 48,634 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 45,889 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 45,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 43,907 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 43,907 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 41,075 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 37,355 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 37,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn inner shoulder

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 6 Nov 2006 31,313 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner treads.

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 ZBL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 ZBL, 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

How do I check the history of LV53 ZBL?

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What year was LV53 ZBL registered?

LV53 ZBL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is LV53 ZBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 ZBL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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