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ND53 SVK

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

117,689 mi
Last recorded117,689 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 SVK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 117,689 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 114,301 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 112,547 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 112,494 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 112,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 112,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 112,120 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 111,509 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 109,244 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2017 107,414 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 105,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2015 103,654 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,325 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,842 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 97,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Traction control height sensor damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,381 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 78,852 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 75,170 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 71,461 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 64,079 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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ND53 SVK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ND53 SVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND53 SVK registered?

ND53 SVK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is ND53 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND53 SVK shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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