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PK53 OPZ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,678 mi
Last recorded59,678 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 OPZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 59,678 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 51,357 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 51,048 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 50,845 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 49,905 miles

exhaust back box clamp corroded and broken not blowing

front and rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2018 48,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 48,989 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking x2 front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 48,277 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 42,217 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 42,217 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 40,607 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 37,563 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Nov 2012 35,374 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,053 miles

exhaust centre to back box clamps corroded and part missing

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,430 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 31,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,618 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,085 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust back box clamps corroded and broken

under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,143 miles

Rear pads and discs worn

Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,806 miles

All brake discs rusted.

Noisy top end.

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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PK53 OPZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PK53 OPZ, 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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PK53 OPZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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