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DL53 GSL

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,057 mi
Last recorded142,057 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL53 GSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 142,057 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 134,550 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 124,423 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,892 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 115,892 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 106,279 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 106,279 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 99,187 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 99,187 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 99,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 98,373 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 98,320 miles

rear exhaust clamps heavily corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2011 98,320 miles

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

rear exhaust clamps heavily corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,372 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 94,372 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 87,406 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 83,381 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 83,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 56,707 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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DL53 GSL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DL53 GSL, 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 DL53 GSL registered?

DL53 GSL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is DL53 GSL safe to buy?

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