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LY53 UTF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,920 mi
Last recorded140,920 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 140,920 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 134,138 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

after market steering wheel outer cover removed prior to test

interior mirror deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2023 129,964 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 127,036 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Mar 2022 127,036 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 124,908 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 123,555 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 123,555 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 118,609 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 113,913 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 109,484 miles

N/S/F windscreen washer not working

Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,356 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 101,232 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 101,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 100,441 miles

would recommend full brake strip and clean

Fail 30 Apr 2014 100,435 miles

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

would recommend full brake strip and clean

Pass 1 Nov 2012 95,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,653 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,919 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,965 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 75,965 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 63,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,821 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 39,764 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 39,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (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 UTF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTF, 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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LY53 UTF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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