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BT53 UXH

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,856 mi
Last recorded103,856 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 UXH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 103,856 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 98,363 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 92,569 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 92,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,497 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,777 miles

rear tyres 2mm on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,361 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 71,834 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 69,246 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 60,190 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 50,942 miles

Rear number plate starting to fade (not affecting characters)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 50,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear number plate starting to fade (not affecting characters)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 41,740 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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BT53 UXH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BT53 UXH, 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 BT53 UXH registered?

BT53 UXH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BT53 UXH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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