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GV53 ZVH

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,160 mi
Last recorded103,160 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZVH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 103,160 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 93,440 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 91,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 91,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,509 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,127 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,740 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 79,573 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 76,813 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 76,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 70,527 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 62,784 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,439 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 34,155 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 34,153 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,422 miles

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 ZVH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZVH, 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 GV53 ZVH registered?

GV53 ZVH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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