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SO53 ECE

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,668 mi
Last recorded83,668 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 ECE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 83,668 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 83,588 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 83,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perishing

car heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Oct 2024 83,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly around outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perishing

car heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2023 83,474 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,434 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 83,357 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2021 83,355 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 83,315 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,315 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 83,305 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,285 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 82,416 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 82,394 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,374 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 77,346 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,376 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 68,331 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 64,603 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,991 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,968 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 48,064 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,328 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 42,328 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,135 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,624 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 24,932 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SO53 ECE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SO53 ECE, 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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SO53 ECE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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