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SV53 UTW

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,549 mi
Last recorded117,549 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 117,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 117,518 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 114,374 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 114,369 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 114,221 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 113,157 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 109,184 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 109,184 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 104,464 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 103,291 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak.

Under covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 103,286 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak.

Under covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 99,087 miles

rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 99,077 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,095 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 90,111 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 73,961 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,582 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,068 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 44,777 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cant see n/s/r coil spring

front wipers poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,350 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,263 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,813 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 26,813 miles

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

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

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 UTW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black 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 SV53 UTW, 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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What year was SV53 UTW registered?

SV53 UTW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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