MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
Traction control light on
air bag light on
tyre and brake pad lights on
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
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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