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RN53 MVV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,529 mi
Last recorded24,529 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 MVV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 24,529 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 24,037 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 23,566 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 23,396 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 23,306 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 23,203 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 22,619 miles

Rear exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 13 May 2015 21,647 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 21,311 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 20,730 miles

osr brake disc corroded on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2012 20,306 miles

fuel filler cap seal starting to split.

Fail 9 May 2012 20,306 miles

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

fuel filler cap seal starting to split.

Pass 19 May 2011 15,703 miles

rear diff leaking at pinion

Fail 19 May 2011 15,703 miles

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

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)

kerb abrasions to nearside front tyre

rear diff leaking at pinion

Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,737 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 13,541 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 11,697 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 5,335 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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RN53 MVV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RN53 MVV, 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 RN53 MVV registered?

RN53 MVV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is RN53 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 MVV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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