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MW53 VYV

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

146,454 mi
Last recorded146,454 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 146,454 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 141,602 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 138,227 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 138,227 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 131,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 16 Mar 2022 131,473 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 127,653 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 123,406 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2020 123,394 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake slight binding

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2018 114,922 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 107,704 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 107,704 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 99,780 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,955 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,856 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 79,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,322 miles

Os rear shock absorber has become damp

Fail 2 Jan 2014 72,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Os rear shock absorber has become damp

Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,528 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 67,126 miles

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

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

centre to rear exhaust clamps broken

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2010 51,774 miles

O/S/F Tyre inner edge slightly damaged.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 51,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,655 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 23,655 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,458 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 19,995 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 16,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

second horn inop

Pass 9 Jan 2006 16,503 miles

second horn inop

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 VYV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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