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SD53 AKV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,222 mi
Last recorded82,222 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 AKV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Dec 2024 82,222 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 81,409 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 77,717 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 75,168 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 73,879 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 73,287 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 72,512 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 71,625 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 69,180 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 66,374 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 61,677 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 59,655 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 56,673 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 55,983 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 53,787 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 52,792 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 51,704 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 39,935 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 27,105 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 26,916 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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SD53 AKV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SD53 AKV, 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 SD53 AKV registered?

SD53 AKV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2003.

Is SD53 AKV safe to buy?

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