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AU53 GVW

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,968 mi
Last recorded106,968 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 GVW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 106,968 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Mar 2013 101,770 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 90,579 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 86,834 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 836,707 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 83,610 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 74,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre getting low on tread

sheilds fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2009 74,818 miles

near side rear tyre getting low on tread

sheilds fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,183 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

shields fitted top and bottom of engine and to the rear

Pass 2 Sep 2006 57,493 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AU53 GVW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU53 GVW, 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 AU53 GVW registered?

AU53 GVW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AU53 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 GVW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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