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DU53 VBA

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,937 mi
Last recorded39,937 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 VBA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 39,937 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 38,070 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 36,125 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 34,171 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 31,904 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 30,774 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 30,774 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 30,648 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 30,491 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 30,242 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,380 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 24,012 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 23,974 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 23,066 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,572 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 18,327 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,833 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 14,993 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,939 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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DU53 VBA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DU53 VBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU53 VBA registered?

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

Is DU53 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 VBA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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