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CU53 OBH

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,168 mi
Last recorded102,168 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OBH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 102,168 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in boot (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive at air con (condenser) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside front lights showing blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at front of engine (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Fail 2 Sep 2019 102,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dash (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in boot (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive at air con (condenser) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside front lights showing blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at front of engine (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

brake wear indicator light on dash

Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,193 miles

Engine covers and Under Trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box clamp broken and corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 94,192 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine covers and Under Trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box clamp broken and corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,768 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 85,768 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

low on fuel at time of this test

tyre pressure light stays on

Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,886 miles

rear plate lamps dull

Pass 21 May 2013 78,325 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 73,859 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 73,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,863 miles

offside front adjustable shock absorber has slight movement on adjuster

suspension lowered all round

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 54,456 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 54,451 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 44,161 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 32,424 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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CU53 OBH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CU53 OBH, 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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CU53 OBH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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