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PO53 OVX

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,361 mi
Last recorded104,361 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 OVX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 104,361 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 104,237 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 102,836 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 100,482 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 97,901 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 97,852 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 97,713 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 97,463 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 97,066 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 92,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,634 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 76,640 miles

front load sensor broken

Fail 11 May 2010 76,640 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front load sensor broken

Pass 20 Nov 2008 75,186 miles

cuis in both front tyre walls

slight play in offside front lower inner ball joint

Pass 22 Nov 2007 64,825 miles

Slight low effort N\S hand brake

Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,251 miles

both rear tyrea worn close

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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PO53 OVX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PO53 OVX, 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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What year was PO53 OVX registered?

PO53 OVX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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