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SV53 PTZ

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,467 mi
Last recorded126,467 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 126,467 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 126,434 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 126,183 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 125,904 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 125,735 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 124,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 124,505 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 123,753 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 122,302 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 119,181 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 119,181 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 114,972 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 114,969 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 109,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 103,347 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,781 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 92,709 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 87,165 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 74,828 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 63,879 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,873 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,331 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 PTZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SV53 PTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SV53 PTZ?

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What year was SV53 PTZ registered?

SV53 PTZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SV53 PTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 PTZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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