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FV53 TXZ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,218 mi
Last recorded88,218 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 TXZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,218 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 88,215 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,588 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 71,586 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,970 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 55,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,973 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,902 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 19,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FV53 TXZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FV53 TXZ, 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 FV53 TXZ registered?

FV53 TXZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is FV53 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 TXZ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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