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EX53 OPO

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,168 mi
Last recorded62,168 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 OPO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 62,168 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear silencer mounting clamps cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2022 60,134 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamps cracked and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 60,134 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamps cracked and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 58,580 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 58,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 56,530 miles

Battery tray / vehicle body slightly corroded

Engine has slight oil leak

Fuel cap seal showing signs of deterioration

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall has slight damage

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

Offside Front Tyre has cuts on inner shoulder

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 55,701 miles

front tyres low 2-3mm

Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,990 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both cracked. (4.1.D.1e)

Front and rear headlamp levelling device partially seized.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,469 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 24,246 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 15,884 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres are starting to perish

front xenon headlight adjustment clamp fractured (broke)

rear exhaust box clamp is broken, still holding exhaust

rear number plate is slightly distorted

Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,667 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 8,289 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 6,810 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 6,803 miles

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

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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EX53 OPO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX53 OPO, 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 EX53 OPO registered?

EX53 OPO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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