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LY53 UTJ

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

108,915 mi
Last recorded108,915 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UTJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 108,915 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 106,413 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 105,930 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays and engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2018 99,979 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,699 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,229 miles

headlight leveling device deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,053 miles

HEADLAMP LEVELING SENSOR BROKEN

REAR SILENCER CLAMPS ARE BADLY CORRODED

SOME FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE (POSSIBLE LAZY CALIPER)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,507 miles

front brake imbalance (increase+decrease)

headlamp leveling sensor linkage has broken (o/s/f suspension arm)

wiper blades poor

Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,340 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2012 70,668 miles

Both rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2011 65,860 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,947 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,232 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 39,642 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 39,641 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,926 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 UTJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?

LY53 UTJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is LY53 UTJ safe to buy?

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