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LY53 UDU

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,837 mi
Last recorded74,837 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UDU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 74,837 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,644 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 73,227 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,453 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,928 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 66,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,518 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,368 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 53,465 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,199 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,395 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,320 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,784 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,929 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 22,913 miles

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

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 UDU 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 LY53 UDU, 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 LY53 UDU registered?

LY53 UDU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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