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RA53 EVH

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,047 mi
Last recorded122,047 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 EVH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 122,047 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 119,789 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 118,163 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 115,770 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 108,933 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge low

brake fluid getting low

front brake discs lipped

oil leak around rear axle

play in o/s of steering rack

rear exhaust clamps corroded

tpms light on

Fail 4 Jun 2016 108,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge low

brake fluid getting low

front brake discs lipped

oil leak around rear axle

play in o/s of steering rack

rear exhaust clamps corroded

tpms light on

Pass 17 Jun 2015 99,199 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND WORN

N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE CHAFFED

O/S REAR INDICATOR LIGHT INCOMPLETE

OIL LEAK FROM DIFFERENTIAL

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 99,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE FLUID LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND WORN

N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE CHAFFED

N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE INSECURE

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

O/S REAR INDICATOR LIGHT INCOMPLETE

OIL LEAK FROM DIFFERENTIAL

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,078 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

N/S REAR SIDELIGHT INCOMPLETE

N/S REAR TYRE LOW

N/S STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

OIL AROUND REAR DIFFERENTIAL

BOTH REAR , FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSHES WEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 89,063 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR , FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSHES WEAK

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

N/S REAR TYRE LOW

OIL AROUND REAR DIFFERENTIAL

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

TPMS LIGHT ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 82,948 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)

Pass 24 May 2012 74,757 miles

N/S REAR SIDELIGHT INCOMPLETE

N/S STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

O/S FRONT TYRE NAILED

REAR AXLE STARTING TO LEAK OIL

TYRE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 24 May 2012 74,757 miles

N/S REAR SIDELIGHT INCOMPLETE

N/S STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

O/S FRONT TYRE NAILED

REAR AXLE STARTING TO LEAK OIL

TYRE WARNING LIGHT ON

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,670 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC SURFACES STARTING TO CORRODE

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY LOW ,,,,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES VERY LOW AND OUTER WALL HAS DAMAGE ,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S OF STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 2 Sep 2010 66,655 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY LOW .....EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES VERY LOW AND OUTER WALL DAMAGED.........EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S OF STEERING RACK HAS PLAY

Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,043 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

O/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

RAER TYRES BECOMING LOW

STEERING SLIGHTLY NOISY

Pass 6 Aug 2008 53,939 miles

both front tyre outer walls have damage

front brake discs lipped

n/s front tyre getting low

n/s rear inner brake pad getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,308 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 47,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 36,679 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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RA53 EVH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RA53 EVH, 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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RA53 EVH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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