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BM53 AMS

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,217 mi
Last recorded75,217 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 AMS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 75,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 75,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 75,162 miles

Rear axle diff is making a noise

Pass 25 Aug 2022 74,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3to4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3to4mm (5.2.3 (e))

small cut in outer side wall near side rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2021 74,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 74,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,448 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 72,422 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 72,027 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Aug 2018 72,027 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability control component missing (7.12 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,898 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 69,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,056 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 68,056 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 65,828 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust clamps rusted

Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,624 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise rear number plate slightly deterated

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,418 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate, currently still satisfactory.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,235 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

of side rear tyre side wall damaged

water marks rear number plate

Fail 6 Aug 2009 45,235 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

of side rear tyre side wall damaged

water marks rear number plate

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,731 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,405 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 39,404 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 35,590 miles

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

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

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

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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BM53 AMS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BM53 AMS, 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 BM53 AMS registered?

BM53 AMS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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