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MD53 ZFX

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,484 mi
Last recorded68,484 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 68,484 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 68,095 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 67,609 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 65,873 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 63,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S/R Exhaust mount broken but still supporting system.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,336 miles

O/S/R Exhaust mount broken but still supporting system.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 59,352 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,948 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 41,928 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 38,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 28,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 ZFX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZFX, 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

How do I check the history of MD53 ZFX?

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What year was MD53 ZFX registered?

MD53 ZFX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is MD53 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD53 ZFX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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