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FA53 BLF

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,237 mi
Last recorded121,237 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 BLF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 121,237 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 120,976 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 120,867 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 120,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,912 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 118,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in view of driver (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 117,952 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 115,932 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 110,620 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 104,167 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 99,810 miles

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated.

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

Nearside front-inner steering rack joint worn.(Inside gaiter).

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

Offside front flexi brake hose not fully secured to mounting.

Rear exhaust silencer joint/clamp corroded and cracked.Advise replacement.

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 95,476 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 89,929 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front fog lamp cracked

offside rear number plate lamp cracked

rear tyres damaged on sidewalls

Fail 28 Nov 2011 89,929 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front fog lamp cracked

offside rear number plate lamp cracked

rear tyres damaged on sidewalls

Pass 14 Sep 2010 81,641 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 14 Sep 2010 81,641 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 18 Dec 2009 78,066 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 55,877 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 35,631 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,831 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,825 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 29,825 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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FA53 BLF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FA53 BLF, 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 FA53 BLF registered?

FA53 BLF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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