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GV53 VMW

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,546 mi
Last recorded67,546 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 VMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 67,546 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades juddering but clearing windscreen fine. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion starting to appear at NSR brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2025 66,949 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 66,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 64,397 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 64,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,926 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 63,641 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 63,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 63,348 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 62,194 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 60,429 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Dec 2014 60,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,373 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,897 miles

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,311 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,397 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,251 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 32,026 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 32,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight cut in tyre on nearside rear no cords

Fail 30 Oct 2007 25,447 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight cut in tyre on nearside rear no cords

Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GV53 VMW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV53 VMW, 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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GV53 VMW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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