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RV53 CME

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,135 mi
Last recorded85,135 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 CME
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 85,135 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 82,408 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 78,803 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 76,316 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 74,726 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,430 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 73,430 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,638 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 67,438 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 67,417 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling unit broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,797 miles

TPMS ON

rear exhaust box claps broken & 1 missing

Fail 14 Aug 2017 64,797 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

TPMS ON

rear exhaust box claps broken & 1 missing

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,372 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 58,849 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspect temporary number plates fitted on top of origlnal plates. (incorrectly spaced)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

Rear exhaust box flange joints in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspect temporary number plates fitted on top of front and rear number plates.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,184 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links gaiters perished and in poor condition.

Rear exhaust box clamp in poor condition.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,075 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 46,523 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 39,165 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 39,165 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,353 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 25,359 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 19,944 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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RV53 CME is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV53 CME, 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 RV53 CME registered?

RV53 CME is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RV53 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 CME shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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