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SV53 FRP

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

59,680 mi
Last recorded59,680 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 FRP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 59,680 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 59,570 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust touching bracket and bolt missing from bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Plastic undershield loose at rear of vehicle

Fail 23 Apr 2021 59,567 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear plastic tray loose (close to rear subframe)

fuel cap seal perished

x2 plastic trims close to rear wheels loose

Pass 6 Apr 2020 59,026 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust flanges missing bolts

Front and rear subframes have corrosion

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has undertrays and sill covers fitted

Vehicle has various areas of corrosion underneath

Fail 31 Mar 2020 59,014 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed + very low 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust flanges missing bolts

Front and rear subframes have corrosion

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS light on through out test

Vehicle has undertrays and sill covers fitted

Vehicle has various areas of corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,650 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 55,857 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 55,857 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,175 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,195 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges /perishing

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

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

Slight cut on nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Slight damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 15 Sep 2016 51,195 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges /perishing

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

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

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

Slight cut on nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Slight damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,233 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Slight damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 17 Aug 2015 49,232 miles

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

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

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

Charging light on

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Slight damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 45,779 miles

Offside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2013 42,590 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,565 miles

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

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

tyre warning light on

Fail 3 Sep 2012 39,565 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Punture warning lamp on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,229 miles

Front ride height sensor broken

N/s/f tyre has cuts on sidewall

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,221 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs rusty

n/s front tyre (outer sidewall) has cuts

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,022 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 30,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,541 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 27,541 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,629 miles

o/s&n/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2006 18,522 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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SV53 FRP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SV53 FRP, 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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SV53 FRP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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