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FE53 GUU

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,705 mi
Last recorded125,705 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 GUU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 125,705 miles

Clamps rusted through on centre to rear joint. Secure and not blowing at time of test.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears close to limit in centre. (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 125,648 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Clamps rusted through on centre to rear joint. Secure and not blowing at time of test.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears close to limit in centre. (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 119,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 114,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust clamp deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2012 108,528 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 108,528 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 104,616 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 104,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise auto headlight ajuster broken off o/s/f wishbone

advise brake warning light on

Pass 4 Sep 2010 97,587 miles

Traction control light on

air bag light on

tyre and brake pad lights on

Fail 28 Aug 2010 97,385 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Traction control light on

air bag light on

tyre and brake pad lights on

Pass 21 Aug 2009 84,224 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 127,292 miles

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

osf suspension sensor bracket broken

petrol cap seal starting to crack

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2007 106,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 76,253 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

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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FE53 GUU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FE53 GUU, 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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FE53 GUU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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