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DE53 FHD

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,297 mi
Last recorded99,297 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FHD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 99,297 miles

Front antirollbar very corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both hubs very corroded

Rear driveshafts leaking greese

Fail 12 Oct 2024 99,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front antirollbar very corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both hubs very corroded

Rear driveshafts leaking greese

Pass 9 Aug 2023 98,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear oil leak rear diff but not excessive

Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,554 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front grill loose

Fail 25 Jul 2022 96,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front grill loose

Pass 6 Jul 2021 94,996 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 94,964 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 92,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 89,236 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2018 89,236 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 85,089 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 85,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 85,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 82,343 miles

Nearside play in inner rack joint

Pass 30 Aug 2014 78,254 miles

rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 31 May 2013 73,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 May 2012 64,552 miles

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

all 4 tyres near legal limits

rear exhaust clamps excessively deteriated but not blowing and secure. recommend to change

Fail 12 May 2012 64,526 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear exhaust clamp broken

rear tyres worn low

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 11 Nov 2010 60,951 miles

Front and Rear brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,744 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,001 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,962 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,968 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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DE53 FHD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DE53 FHD, 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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DE53 FHD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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