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AT53 CVL

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,316 mi
Last recorded58,316 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 CVL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 58,316 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,268 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 57,268 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

strut and undercover bolt missing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,859 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 51,175 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 51,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,435 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,204 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 34,097 miles

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

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

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

water in both near side and off side side repeaters

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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AT53 CVL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AT53 CVL, 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 AT53 CVL registered?

AT53 CVL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AT53 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT53 CVL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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