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RV53 FEK

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,623 mi
Last recorded86,623 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 FEK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 86,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus o/s/f back plate insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 86,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 86,268 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,573 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 85,325 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 85,104 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 84,621 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 83,900 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2017 82,309 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 May 2017 82,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 79,233 miles

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 77,049 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 74,451 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 68,799 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 63,210 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,392 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 60,347 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,453 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 55,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaking from the offside diff output seal

Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,327 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,776 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,453 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 40,453 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,996 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 FEK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey 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 FEK, 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 RV53 FEK registered?

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

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