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SV53 LZT

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,987 mi
Last recorded138,987 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 LZT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 138,987 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 135,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2018 135,359 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front and rear (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery light on

Pass 8 Aug 2017 135,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 133,642 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 123,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 104,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 87,406 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 87,399 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tpms light on

Pass 4 May 2012 81,446 miles

rear exhaust flange cracked.hand brake noisey.front lower arm bushes soft.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 81,446 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust flange cracked.hand brake noisey.front lower arm bushes soft.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 70,566 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 70,541 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,073 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 61,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,383 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 49,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 37,026 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 37,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,147 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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SV53 LZT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SV53 LZT, 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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SV53 LZT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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