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RA53 LPL

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,905 mi
Last recorded97,905 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 LPL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 97,905 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 92,423 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 87,924 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x child seats

Pass 16 Aug 2016 86,516 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 85,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,708 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,762 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,019 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 71,505 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,216 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 55,719 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 55,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,956 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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RA53 LPL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RA53 LPL, 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 RA53 LPL registered?

RA53 LPL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is RA53 LPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 LPL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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