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AU53 UZG

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,696 mi
Last recorded102,696 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 102,696 miles

2 dash warning lights on. some imbalance in rear brake performance. unable to see all brake pipes,possible corrosion.

some age related wear in some suspension bushes. difficult to see/inspect rear coil springs

Pass 13 Apr 2016 102,483 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on

height sensor link snapped

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 8 Apr 2015 100,928 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

height sensor link snapped

Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,241 miles

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

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

auto leveling system rod broken but headlamp aim is correct

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

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 98,237 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

auto leveling system rod broken but headlamp aim is correct

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

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,478 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 88,162 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 88,162 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/r o/s/r tyres close to limits

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 84,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 79,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 72,309 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2007 63,508 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 53,336 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 53,336 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 UZG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU53 UZG, 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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AU53 UZG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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