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MD53 VWR

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,757 mi
Last recorded90,757 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 VWR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 90,757 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 89,690 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 88,834 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,415 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 87,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 87,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have very slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 86,935 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 84,911 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 83,311 miles

Nail in tyre Metal object ? ()

Fail 27 Dec 2017 83,310 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in tyre Metal object ? ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 81,722 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust clamps cracked/corroded but exhaust is secure and meets mot requirements

oil leak osr differential area

Pass 23 Dec 2015 79,826 miles

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Rear tyre has a piece of metal stuck in tread

Fail 22 Dec 2015 79,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Rear tyre has a piece of metal stuck in tread

Pass 3 Jan 2015 78,173 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,175 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,646 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,453 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 70,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front 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 25 Jun 2010 61,912 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 55,099 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,903 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 36,991 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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MD53 VWR 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 86.4%.

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 MD53 VWR, 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 MD53 VWR registered?

MD53 VWR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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