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SV53 UTZ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,645 mi
Last recorded79,645 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 79,645 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,393 miles

Offside Front pad sensor not in pad

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

hazard switch sticking

Pass 14 Jun 2023 75,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 71,702 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 69,204 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 67,874 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 66,452 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 63,664 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,320 miles

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

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

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 13 May 2016 61,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,481 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 53,476 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,435 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 51,421 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,614 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/f brake heat shield insecure

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 30 May 2012 44,293 miles

centre/rear exhaust clamps corroded

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 28 May 2012 44,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre/rear exhaust clamps corroded

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 30 May 2011 34,858 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 34,858 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,649 miles

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

nearside outer tailbox flange cracked

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 21 Jun 2010 31,649 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside outer tailbox flange cracked

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,436 miles

nearside tailbox flange cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2009 27,436 miles

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

nearside tailbox flange cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,910 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 18,378 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 11,653 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)

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 UTZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

SV53 UTZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SV53 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 UTZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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