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AF53 WCL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,236 mi
Last recorded73,236 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WCL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,236 miles

rear exhaust clamps broken

Fail 14 Jul 2011 73,236 miles

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

rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 9 Jul 2010 64,248 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 56,648 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,867 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 42,054 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 15 May 2006 36,803 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 36,654 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 WCL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF53 WCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 WCL registered?

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

Is AF53 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 WCL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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