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LY53 ULN

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

130,342 mi
Last recorded130,342 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 ULN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 130,342 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 129,798 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 128,196 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 123,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears are corroded (mostly at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm, bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap rubber seal badly split/perished

Pass 29 May 2018 114,685 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 103,980 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 103,099 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 99,373 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 99,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 91,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 83,430 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 76,870 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 70,537 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear 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 3 Oct 2009 62,336 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,768 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,303 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,605 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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LY53 ULN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ULN, 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 ULN registered?

LY53 ULN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LY53 ULN safe to buy?

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