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ME53 BWH

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,312 mi
Last recorded41,312 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 BWH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 41,312 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slight cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2024 36,977 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 35,994 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 32,599 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 29,108 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 27,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 26,586 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,115 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 22,114 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 20,848 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 20,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,291 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 16,773 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 15,420 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,952 miles

all 4 tyres in poor condition/getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 12,386 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,950 miles

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

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

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 29 Mar 2008 5,507 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 5,288 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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ME53 BWH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ME53 BWH, 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 ME53 BWH registered?

ME53 BWH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is ME53 BWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME53 BWH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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