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MC53 AOO

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,666 mi
Last recorded101,666 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 AOO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 101,666 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 101,510 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 101,172 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 100,891 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 100,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 99,404 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,184 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 98,164 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 95,874 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 94,678 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 94,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 95,583 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,460 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 88,270 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,636 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 83,491 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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 83,491 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 1 Aug 2009 80,293 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 72,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,881 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 57,901 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,309 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 37,303 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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MC53 AOO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 MC53 AOO, 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 MC53 AOO registered?

MC53 AOO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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