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DN53 PMV

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,155 mi
Last recorded67,155 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 PMV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 67,155 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 66,597 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 66,312 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 66,031 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 65,152 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 65,121 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,001 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 65,001 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,496 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 63,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,965 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 61,964 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,068 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,988 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,032 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outter (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 54,049 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 54,049 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,585 miles

two nails in O/S/R tyre. 275/30/r19-96Y

Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,164 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,767 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,736 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,375 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,246 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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DN53 PMV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DN53 PMV, 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 DN53 PMV registered?

DN53 PMV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is DN53 PMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 PMV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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