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LY53 SCV

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,556 mi
Last recorded123,556 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 SCV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 123,556 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 121,773 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Section corroded slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2023 121,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 119,422 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under the car rust rigid brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rust close to flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rust close to flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 117,270 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 115,675 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 114,882 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

Fail 6 Jan 2020 114,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 9 Jan 2019 108,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 102,636 miles

Nearside Front disc back plate loose

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 102,616 miles

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

Nearside Front disc back plate loose

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,400 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,948 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 90,859 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 86,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 82,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 82,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 77,343 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 73,419 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 67,978 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 59,722 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 48,395 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,468 miles

front tyres starting to wear low on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,614 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 43,614 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 43,603 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 13,043 miles

n/s/r tyre wall slightly damaged †

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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LY53 SCV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LY53 SCV, 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 LY53 SCV registered?

LY53 SCV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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