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AF53 MLO

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,352 mi
Last recorded71,352 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MLO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 71,352 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 71,318 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 71,175 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 71,088 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 70,860 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 70,736 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 70,579 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 70,229 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,938 miles

Cover panels fitted not allowing a full underside inspection .

Fail 22 Jun 2018 69,894 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to corroded brake pipes . (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with yellow chalk . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with yellow chalk . (1.1.11 (c))

Cover panels fitted not allowing a full underside inspection .

Pass 24 Jun 2017 69,659 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,457 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 65,481 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,974 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S front to back metal brake pipe

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

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,467 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 53,466 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet safety catch partialy siezed

Front discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,629 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 43,629 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 38,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,556 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,886 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

O/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge

Fail 19 Nov 2010 35,886 miles

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

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

O/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2009 32,099 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,099 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,009 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 26,009 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,297 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,257 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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AF53 MLO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF53 MLO, 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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AF53 MLO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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