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RA53 VSM

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,560 mi
Last recorded78,560 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VSM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2014 78,560 miles

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 75,391 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 67,635 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,265 miles

Both rear exhaust clamp are broken.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 63,252 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 60,204 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear discs slightly grooved

Rear exhaust box flanges corroded and cracked

Slight wear front discs

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,329 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 48,766 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 VSM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RA53 VSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA53 VSM registered?

RA53 VSM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is RA53 VSM safe to buy?

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