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BF53 VHC

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,301 mi
Last recorded161,301 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 161,301 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 160,797 miles

chip in windscreen

slight play in offside front antiroll bar d bush

Fail 5 May 2018 160,773 miles

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

chip in windscreen

slight play in offside front antiroll bar d bush

Pass 6 Mar 2017 154,896 miles

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

play in os rack end

Fail 3 Mar 2017 154,892 miles

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

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

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

play in os rack end

Pass 11 Dec 2015 149,107 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 149,107 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 143,899 miles

Oil leak

rear disc becoming fin.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 143,888 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 134,055 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 123,363 miles

rear exhaust clamp cracked.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 123,363 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp cracked.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 111,442 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 111,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 102,402 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 90,625 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 90,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 82,262 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 63,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 51,845 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 VHC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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