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SH53 ZGA

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,468 mi
Last recorded109,468 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 ZGA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 109,468 miles

rear under brace corroded and holed

Fail 9 Jun 2025 109,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear under brace corroded and holed

Pass 3 Oct 2023 108,324 miles

Offside Front brake back plate loose .

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 105,689 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 103,294 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,648 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 100,648 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 97,164 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 97,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 91,942 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 91,942 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,522 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 86,522 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2016 79,918 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,841 miles

Rear exhaust clamps corrooded

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 72,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear exhaust clamps corrooded

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,690 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

cut on sidewall of nsf.tyre not through to cord or ply.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,637 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,633 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,223 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,684 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,319 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,286 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 30,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,071 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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SH53 ZGA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH53 ZGA, 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 SH53 ZGA registered?

SH53 ZGA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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