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VU53 FLZ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,742 mi
Last recorded118,742 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 118,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake hose not in rubber sleeve on strut

Offside Front brake hose not in rubber sleeve on strut

Rear tyres close to wheel arches

Fail 11 Apr 2025 118,742 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to the corrosion on the pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake hose not in rubber sleeve on strut

Offside Front brake hose not in rubber sleeve on strut

Pass 7 May 2024 117,960 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 114,843 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 107,604 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 106,469 miles

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))

rear axle slightly corroded

undertray(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 24 Nov 2018 105,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 105,757 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 104,415 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2016 100,346 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,248 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 94,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,687 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 90,687 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,538 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,755 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 80,755 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 71,984 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2009 65,257 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 55,528 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,530 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,564 miles

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

Offside Front 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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VU53 FLZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FLZ, 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 FLZ registered?

VU53 FLZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is VU53 FLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 FLZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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