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PF53 UCC

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,852 mi
Last recorded144,852 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 UCC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 144,852 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 144,174 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 144,116 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 143,633 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 142,010 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 139,654 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 135,498 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 130,086 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 121,303 miles

surface corrosion rear suspension and subframe

Fail 2 Sep 2015 121,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion rear suspension and subframe

Pass 1 Sep 2014 110,739 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s n/s mirrors fading

Fail 19 Aug 2014 110,557 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s n/s mirrors fading

Pass 20 Aug 2013 101,786 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

mirrors fading

Fail 16 Aug 2013 101,741 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

mirrors fading

slight noise from o/s/r brake area

Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exshaust box corroding

slight wear front discs

Pass 29 Aug 2011 79,508 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 69,649 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 59,688 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,838 miles

rear exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,281 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,664 miles

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

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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PF53 UCC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PF53 UCC, 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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PF53 UCC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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