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MD53 VZF

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,195 mi
Last recorded162,195 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 VZF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 162,195 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 159,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

small chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jul 2021 159,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front headlight/vehicle level sensor arm broken

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2020 152,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 152,356 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 144,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 132,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 132,705 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 123,128 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2016 111,126 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,970 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 78,802 miles

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

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

front discs lip

n/s/r tyre kerb bead cut /3mm & wearing on edge

pad light on

rear discs lip

Fail 14 Nov 2013 78,594 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front discs lip

n/s/r tyre kerb bead cut /3mm & wearing on edge

pad light on

rear discs lip

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,292 miles

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

front discs lip

n/s/f worn on edge

o/s/f wearing on edge

Fail 14 Dec 2012 60,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs lip

n/s/f worn on edge

n/s/r worn on edge & 3mm advise replace

o/s/f wearing on edge

Pass 2 Dec 2011 49,580 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 46,090 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 46,090 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,321 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,315 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 42,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,066 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,772 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,519 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 VZF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MD53 VZF, 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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MD53 VZF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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