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PN53 WFR

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,353 mi
Last recorded102,353 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 WFR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,353 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 99,860 miles

Offside Front light leveling sensor deteriorating

fan belts starting to deteriorate

headlamp aim at new lower limit

Fail 18 Mar 2017 99,816 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front light leveling sensor deteriorating

fan belts starting to deteriorate

headlamp aim at new lower limit

Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,258 miles

n/s/r tyre very close to limit

rear exhaust flange split and deterioated

underside cant be fully inspected, covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 93,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over top of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre very close to limit

rear exhaust flange split and deterioated

underside cant be fully inspected, covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,841 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 90,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light is on

Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 84,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

headlight leveler on offside front suspension broken

Fail 29 Nov 2012 84,031 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

headlight leveler on offside front suspension broken

Pass 24 Nov 2011 79,851 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake pad wear wires insecure

headlamp self level adjuster incomplete

o/s/f droplink boot insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2011 79,759 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear prake wear wires insecure

headlamp self level adjuster incomplete

o/s/f droplink boot insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2010 69,654 miles

automatic ride height headlight adjuster broken and siezed

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s/f pad wear indicator seperated from pad

Fail 8 Oct 2010 69,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

automatic ride height headlight adjuster broken and siezed

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s/f pad wear indicator seperated from pad

Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,982 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,145 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,792 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 22,357 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 22,357 miles

Nearside Rear Lower brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 WFR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PN53 WFR, 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 WFR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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