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SN53 SGY

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,296 mi
Last recorded117,296 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 SGY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 117,296 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 117,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 116,395 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 115,383 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 115,383 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 114,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,207 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX TO PIPE AREA (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 112,481 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX TO PIPE AREA (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 109,091 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 109,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,358 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 2mm and 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,385 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 97,385 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 93,109 miles

front tyres worn to 2-3mm.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,299 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 82,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,114 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,062 miles

engine management light on dash.

front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,655 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Mar 2010 58,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,434 miles

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 26 Nov 2007 32,071 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,435 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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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SN53 SGY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SN53 SGY, 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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SN53 SGY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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