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MD53 VXH

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,923 mi
Last recorded34,923 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 VXH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 34,923 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 34,882 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 34,528 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 34,500 miles

Central Rear Lower slight leak from diff input seal

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 34,500 miles

Central Rear Lower slight leak from diff input seal

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 34,453 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 34,197 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 34,033 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 33,847 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 33,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 33,367 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,634 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,159 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,988 miles

Rear exhaust clamps fractured

Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,603 miles

Centre to rear exhaust clamps are fractured

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear/centre exhaust flange clamps corroded/broken

Fail 24 Mar 2014 28,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear/centre exhaust flange clamps corroded/broken

Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlight washer inop

rear/centre exhaust flange clamps broken

Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,101 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,768 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,231 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,528 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,416 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,975 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 13,660 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 13,660 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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 VXH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VXH, 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 MD53 VXH registered?

MD53 VXH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MD53 VXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD53 VXH shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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