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VO53 UPV

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,449 mi
Last recorded124,449 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 UPV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 124,449 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 124,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 69,848 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 69,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,163 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,433 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,668 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,776 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,392 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 36,131 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Sep 2006 29,511 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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VO53 UPV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO53 UPV, 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 VO53 UPV registered?

VO53 UPV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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