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BF53 FRT

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,721 mi
Last recorded126,721 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FRT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 126,721 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 123,559 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 120,490 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 118,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tpms light on

Pass 11 Feb 2020 118,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tpms light on

Pass 22 Jan 2019 116,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 114,484 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 114,484 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 111,747 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 111,747 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 108,798 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 106,144 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 106,144 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 103,538 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 100,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

auto headlamp adjuster broken on o/s/f lower arm

Pass 19 Oct 2012 100,512 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

auto headlamp adjuster broken on o/s/f lower arm

Fail 4 Oct 2011 97,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 97,198 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 93,415 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 93,415 miles

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2009 89,854 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 89,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 80,420 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 64,482 miles

front inner brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit 2mm advise

Pass 3 Oct 2006 47,360 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 46,631 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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BF53 FRT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF53 FRT, 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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BF53 FRT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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