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SD53 OSG

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,466 mi
Last recorded117,466 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 OSG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 117,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 13 Sep 2023 117,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2022 115,376 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 114,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 113,684 miles

Rear seats and seats belts removed from vehicle

Fail 29 May 2020 113,654 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats and seats belts removed from vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2019 112,226 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 109,439 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 107,235 miles

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

rear seats and seat belts removed from vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2017 107,235 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear seats and seat belts removed from vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2016 106,245 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 105,142 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 101,553 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,462 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 89,378 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 82,197 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 78,147 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,309 miles

cracks to offside rear fuel cap rubber seal

Fail 26 Nov 2008 72,309 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

cracks to offside rear fuel cap rubber seal

Pass 16 Nov 2007 67,014 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,738 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 OSG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OSG, 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 SD53 OSG registered?

SD53 OSG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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