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PK53 WTL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,716 mi
Last recorded135,716 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 WTL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 135,716 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 134,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 133,157 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 130,595 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 126,962 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2017 126,943 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at various places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at various places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 125,601 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 123,509 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 120,108 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 1 May 2014 120,108 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 112,316 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 106,467 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 98,806 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 98,758 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 90,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 69,535 miles

Advise oil leak on N/S/R diff/shaft area, may get worse.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Outer sill covers fgitted at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2008 57,544 miles

front & rear brake discs wearing

Fail 27 Feb 2008 57,500 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 47,781 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,110 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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PK53 WTL 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 80%.

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 WTL, 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 WTL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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