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SV53 HDH

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,835 mi
Last recorded105,835 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 HDH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 105,835 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 102,867 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 98,164 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 Mar 2015 140,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer clamps broken but exhaust is secure

rear tyres becoming worn

side skirts preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2014 131,894 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted preventing the inspection of some testable items

Fail 21 Mar 2014 131,795 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted preventing some testable items

Pass 25 Mar 2013 119,932 miles

centre exhaust pipe rear flange cracked

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2013 119,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

centre exhaust pipe rear flange cracked

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 109,652 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres becoming worn on edges (offside front is most worn)

rear silencer clamp broken

side skirts preventing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 24 Mar 2012 109,546 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres becoming worn on edges (offside front is most worn)

brake fluid level below max

rear silencer clamp broken

side skirts preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,698 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

centre exhaust rear flange split

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2011 91,439 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

centre exhaust rear flange split

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,421 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2010 74,183 miles

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

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,736 miles

off side tyre on two mm

Fail 7 Mar 2009 57,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

crack in clamp on mid to rear box

off side rear tyre just two mm

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 43,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp level sensor broken, causing headlamp aims to be incorrect.

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Mar 2007 28,183 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 28,122 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 22,075 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 21,777 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 HDH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV53 HDH, 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 HDH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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