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SV53 ZXM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,996 mi
Last recorded136,996 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 136,996 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 135,021 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 132,240 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 127,482 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 127,438 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 124,738 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 122,949 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 120,449 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 117,556 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 113,175 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 111,093 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,621 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 107,294 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 1 Dec 2014 107,294 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 28 Nov 2013 103,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 103,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,937 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 93,140 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 93,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,282 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 89,282 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 80,412 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 69,386 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 69,386 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 59,545 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 49,736 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,736 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 ZXM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

SV53 ZXM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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