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MW53 VXZ

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

160,684 mi
Last recorded160,684 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 VXZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 160,684 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 159,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light in op

Pass 14 Aug 2023 158,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 156,518 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 155,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 154,731 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 152,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near tank covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 150,492 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to behind tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 150,492 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 146,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 143,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 140,688 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 140,688 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 130,982 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 119,496 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 119,427 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 103,478 miles

rear brake pipe corroding req cleaning and treating

rear bump stops perrished

slight cracks on frount flexi pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2010 88,758 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 88,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 75,176 miles

rear brake disc's starting to corrode.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,558 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 56,512 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,278 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,683 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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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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