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BF53 FWU

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,907 mi
Last recorded121,907 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 121,907 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 120,506 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 116,013 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 113,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 113,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 109,012 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 108,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 102,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 102,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear in securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 98,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 95,208 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 91,867 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,338 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 84,776 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,004 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 75,045 miles

Rear exhaust clamps cracked(x2), system still supported

Wiper blades smearing

Fail 19 Aug 2010 75,039 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear exhaust clamps cracked(x2), system still supported

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 21 Aug 2009 68,326 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 59,044 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,044 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 48,291 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,206 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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BF53 FWU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BF53 FWU, 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 BF53 FWU registered?

BF53 FWU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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