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SD53 ORP

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,150 mi
Last recorded69,150 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 ORP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,150 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Nov 2014 69,150 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/f level senson unattached

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,200 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 64,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre flat

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,144 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 61,144 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,342 miles

ADVISE FRONT No PLATE SMALL CRACK

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,842 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust/centre section join clamps cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2010 54,841 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust/centre section join clamps cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,566 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 45,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 38,480 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 38,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 28,546 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 ORP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ORP, 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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SD53 ORP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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