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VU53 EGV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,576 mi
Last recorded154,576 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 EGV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 154,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2023 150,022 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 144,593 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 139,414 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 139,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fouling tyre (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 133,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 129,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 121,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 114,166 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 107,183 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 104,482 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front NAIL IN TYRE

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.B.2)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 6 Mar 2015 98,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 12 Mar 2013 88,967 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 78,410 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 77,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 77,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2011 68,299 miles

front imbalance high (24%)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,584 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,554 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 50,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,200 miles

a.chip in screen on mot limit

Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,781 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,939 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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VU53 EGV 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU53 EGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU53 EGV registered?

VU53 EGV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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