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SL53 OBY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,322 mi
Last recorded142,322 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 OBY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 142,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 128,823 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 121,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust clamps corrored and split but not blowing

Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,510 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,832 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 96,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 96,275 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamps corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 87,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 87,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 81,848 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 77,219 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 73,785 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,124 miles

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

under body tray damage

Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,917 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,181 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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SL53 OBY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL53 OBY, 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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SL53 OBY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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