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FH53 PZX

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,691 mi
Last recorded39,691 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 PZX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 39,691 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 39,209 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 38,908 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 36,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 36,659 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,100 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,295 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,717 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 22,988 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 22,988 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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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FH53 PZX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FH53 PZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH53 PZX registered?

FH53 PZX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is FH53 PZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 PZX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH53 PZX have outstanding finance?

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