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SF53 PGZ

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,583 mi
Last recorded104,583 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 PGZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 104,583 miles

Corrosion to front and rear components

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower plastics fitted under vehicle

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 103,941 miles

Corrosion to front and rear components

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower plastics fitted to under vehicle

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust joints

Fail 2 Jun 2021 103,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion to front and rear components

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower plastics fitted to under vehicle

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust joints

Pass 13 Sep 2019 103,590 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 101,812 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 101,812 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 101,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspension mounted levelling device broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 100,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

rear floor brace corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 100,147 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low level sensor detached from suspension arm (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

rear floor brace corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,569 miles

Under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Various oil leaks.

Fail 2 Apr 2016 95,567 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 82,751 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 74,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers door handle a bit stiff.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,014 miles

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

drivers door handle a bit stiff.

Pass 27 Nov 2010 65,749 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,257 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,703 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 53,764 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,986 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SF53 PGZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SF53 PGZ, 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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SF53 PGZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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