MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear several tail lamp LEDs inop but not more than 50%
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear several tail lamp LEDs inop but not more than 50%
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play ?
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
number plate light flashing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
number plate light flashing
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside 245/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust clamps corroded and cracked
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust clamps corroded and cracked
rear silencer clamps split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
rear silencer clamps split
brakes tested by tapley meter
front and rear brake pads worn
plastic covers fitted
small chip in A zone of windscreen
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MW53 MRW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 MW53 MRW, 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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MW53 MRW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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