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DS53 ORT

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,082 mi
Last recorded128,082 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 ORT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 128,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Fail 19 Oct 2017 128,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2016 121,516 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 117,740 miles

Offside Rear noise from parking brake?

Pass 8 Sep 2014 112,984 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 106,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 97,438 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 85,970 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to limit

offside front tyre has a cut in the tread but not to the cords

rear exhaust clamps fractured

Fail 15 Aug 2011 85,970 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres close to limit

offside front tyre has a cut in the tread but not to the cords

rear exhaust clamps fractured

Pass 19 Aug 2010 76,269 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 70,211 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,953 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 49,722 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,937 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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DS53 ORT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DS53 ORT, 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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DS53 ORT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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