MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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chip in windscreen
slight play in offside front antiroll bar d bush
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
chip in windscreen
slight play in offside front antiroll bar d bush
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in os rack end
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
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)
Oil leak
rear disc becoming fin.
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust clamp cracked.
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust clamp cracked.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BF53 VHC registered?
BF53 VHC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is BF53 VHC safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF53 VHC shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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