MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays and engine cover fitted at time of test
headlight leveling device deteriorated
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)
front brake imbalance (increase+decrease)
headlamp leveling sensor linkage has broken (o/s/f suspension arm)
wiper blades poor
front tyres worn on edges
Both rear tyres tread getting low
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)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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