MOT Status
ValidMileage
160,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
reverse light in op
fuel cap seal cracking
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre center ()
middle section to back box exhaust clamps rings broken
reverse light inop
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded at bend near tank (1.1.11 (c))
fuel cap seal cracking
middle to backbox joining clamp rings broken
Nearside Front tyre valve stem cracking at bottom
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at side of tank corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords few cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front tyre valve stem cracking at bottom
Offside Front tyre wearing inner
reverse light inop
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on bend at side if tank corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near tank covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to behind tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to behind tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inside (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front 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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre had cut on outer sidewall
off side front tyre has cut on tread
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre had cut on outer sidewall
off side front tyre has cut on tread
rear brake pipe corroding req cleaning and treating
rear bump stops perrished
slight cracks on frount flexi pipes
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
rear box mount split
rear bump stops perrished
rear pads low and discs corroded
rear brake disc's starting to corrode.
rear brake pads getting low.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MW53 VXZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 MW53 VXZ, 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 MW53 VXZ registered?
MW53 VXZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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