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PN53 OYX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,139 mi
Last recorded119,139 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 OYX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 119,139 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 117,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

nearside front coil spring poorly seated on shock absorber cup

Pass 23 Mar 2018 114,833 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 111,932 miles

Petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2016 109,192 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 104,412 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 98,623 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,459 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 89,398 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 89,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 88,458 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 85,522 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play n/s steering arm

tyre preasure warning lamp iluminated

Fail 20 Mar 2010 85,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play n/s steering arm

tyre preasure warning lamp iluminated

Pass 20 Apr 2009 72,970 miles

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

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

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 14 Apr 2009 72,935 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 11 Apr 2008 51,709 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,322 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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PN53 OYX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PN53 OYX, 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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PN53 OYX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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