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BL53 DES

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,930 mi
Last recorded73,930 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DES
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 73,930 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 73,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 72,782 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,367 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 71,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 70,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 70,940 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,922 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 62,962 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 62,947 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 58,086 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box securing clamp has fractured

Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,973 miles

General surfaces corrosion to exhuast sytem in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,624 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,569 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,486 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,155 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 24,155 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,937 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 16,842 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 16,840 miles

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

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

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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BL53 DES is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL53 DES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL53 DES registered?

BL53 DES is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BL53 DES safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 DES shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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