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DU53 OXR

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,335 mi
Last recorded92,335 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 OXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 92,335 miles

Both front tyres have 2010 date stamp

Both front tyres worn on edges

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Tpms light on

Fail 15 Jun 2026 92,335 miles

Both front tyres have 2010 date stamp

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Tpms light on

Pass 3 Jul 2025 91,394 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 89,757 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 89,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 89,365 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 89,002 miles

TPMS lamp on dash.

Fail 14 Jun 2019 88,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

TPMS lamp on dash.

Pass 11 Nov 2017 88,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 May 2016 83,684 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 79,915 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,922 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 73,509 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 69,955 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 68,053 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 61,642 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 61,633 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 50,974 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 50,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,724 miles

both front tyre worn on outer edges

both rear trailing arm bushes weak

Fail 28 Jun 2007 39,724 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear trailing arm bushes weak

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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DU53 OXR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DU53 OXR, 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 DU53 OXR registered?

DU53 OXR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DU53 OXR safe to buy?

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