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PN53 WPW

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,408 mi
Last recorded56,408 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 56,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 56,408 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2024 56,396 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 56,315 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2023 56,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 56,216 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 56,188 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Dec 2020 55,927 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 55,927 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,407 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,790 miles

Nearside Front nearside front brake slightly tight

Nearside nearside repeater damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smeary

Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,910 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 53,282 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

some corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

windscreen cracked outside swept area

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,459 miles

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 25 Feb 2015 52,459 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,768 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front tyres perished

Fail 3 Feb 2014 50,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front tyres perished

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,034 miles

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

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

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

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

crack in windscreen outside swept area

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear coil spring broken on extreme end

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,436 miles

wipers smearing slightly

front brake discs worn

n/s repeater slightly discoloured

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

some imbalance in front brake performance

windscreen damage in zone b and out of wiper sweep

Pass 4 Jan 2011 40,518 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

N/s Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

oil leak from diff

Fail 21 Dec 2009 37,493 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

oil leak from diff

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,120 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,443 miles

see previous advisory sheet

Fail 10 Sep 2007 26,421 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,954 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)

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 WPW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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