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VE53 OSD

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,175 mi
Last recorded105,175 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 OSD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 105,175 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 104,923 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 104,721 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 104,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 103,472 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,299 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 102,299 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 101,819 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 101,819 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 100,461 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 100,461 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint on to rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,036 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play in bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal getting perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 75,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal getting perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,917 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 65,917 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,935 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 58,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,850 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 38,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 33,823 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,426 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,569 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,533 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 18,617 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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VE53 OSD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver 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 VE53 OSD, 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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VE53 OSD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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