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RN53 LVK

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,500 mi
Last recorded129,500 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 LVK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 129,500 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 129,141 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 128,893 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 128,620 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 126,265 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 124,530 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 7 Dec 2012 119,268 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 119,247 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inside edge

nearside front and nearside rear tyres sligtly split on inside egdes

Pass 20 Dec 2011 104,027 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 88,850 miles

slight warpness in offside offside rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2009 72,522 miles

near side front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,754 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 55,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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 7 Dec 2007 38,636 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,049 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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RN53 LVK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RN53 LVK, 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 RN53 LVK registered?

RN53 LVK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is RN53 LVK safe to buy?

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