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LX53 TFZ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

154,896 mi
Last recorded154,896 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 TFZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 154,896 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 Aug 2019 151,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre & rear pipes ONLY JUST PASSABLE (1.1.11 (c))

advise checking rear brakes & parking brake % low & noisy

rear exhaust clamps only held by rust, only just passable

senor arm on o/s front lower suspension arm broken

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 10 Aug 2018 147,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST PASSABLE, 1.6MM ONLY (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two front worn (5.2.3 (e))

advise checking rear brakes

sensor by o/s front lower suspension arm has link broken

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 24 Aug 2017 143,910 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 137,917 miles

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

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

rear differential input and output seals leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2015 131,500 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 123,808 miles

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 115,239 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 105,326 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 94,171 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 81,386 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 81,386 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,313 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,345 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 59,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,707 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,809 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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LX53 TFZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LX53 TFZ, 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 LX53 TFZ registered?

LX53 TFZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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