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LY53 UTN

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,478 mi
Last recorded75,478 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,478 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,958 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 67,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,043 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,004 miles

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 12 Aug 2010 45,772 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,926 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 34,926 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,852 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,260 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 18,260 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 UTN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTN, 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 UTN registered?

LY53 UTN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is LY53 UTN safe to buy?

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