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AV53 WGW

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,023 mi
Last recorded121,023 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 WGW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 121,023 miles

rear seats and rear seat belts not fitted at the time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2023 117,973 miles

rear seatbelts not fitted at time of test

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2022 116,475 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

rear seat belts not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2022 116,475 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

rear seat belts not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2021 114,287 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front wing badly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

no rear seats or rear seat belts fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2021 114,211 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing badly corroded

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

no rear seats or rear seat belts fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2021 114,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front wing badly corroded

no rear seats/ seat belts fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2020 112,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 112,196 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing no corresponding belt for stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage loose not attached (7.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 111,311 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 109,662 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight damage to sidewall

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

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2017 109,603 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint inner ball joint worn (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & hairline cracks (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre slight damage to sidewall

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats missing ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing rear centre seat belt missing o/s/r seatbelt unattached at lower end n/s/r seat belt stalk missing ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 104,218 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2015 97,417 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 87,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,478 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 116,470 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 80,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,428 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,132 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 56,632 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 52,142 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,196 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,855 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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AV53 WGW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AV53 WGW, 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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AV53 WGW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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