MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
stone chips in screen
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FP53 MXV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 FP53 MXV, 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 FP53 MXV registered?
FP53 MXV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 October 2003.
Is FP53 MXV safe to buy?
The MOT history for FP53 MXV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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