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EK53 BVW

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

90,800 mi
Last recorded90,800 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BVW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 90,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 90,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 90,623 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 90,550 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 90,184 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 90,123 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 90,046 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 89,976 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 89,843 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 89,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 89,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 89,669 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,520 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 79,892 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust clamp's cracked, But secured

Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,892 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust clamp's cracked, But secured

Pass 7 May 2014 73,074 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 68,860 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

some small chips in windscreen

Pass 3 May 2012 61,459 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,176 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,174 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 41,174 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 31,505 miles

cracks in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,907 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,611 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 24,575 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,144 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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EK53 BVW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EK53 BVW, 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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EK53 BVW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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