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OU53 WFP

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,253 mi
Last recorded108,253 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 WFP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 108,253 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2011 108,141 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 101,380 miles

front brake discs lipped

tyre warning light on

Fail 11 Nov 2010 101,380 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

tyre warning light on

Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,430 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 92,429 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 84,645 miles

Front tyres low on outer shoulders

High tone horn not working

Offside rear outer rubber exhaust mounting split

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 84,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Front tyres low on outer shoulders

Hi tone horn not working

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

Offside rear outer rubber exhaust mounting split

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 1 Nov 2007 76,261 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 57,466 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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OU53 WFP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OU53 WFP, 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 OU53 WFP registered?

OU53 WFP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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