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VU53 FRC

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,243 mi
Last recorded92,243 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 FRC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 92,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 89,508 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 89,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 87,214 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 84,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 81,951 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 78,320 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 74,455 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 69,726 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 64,326 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,626 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

vehicle has only just met the required service and park brake efficiency

Fail 3 Apr 2013 56,626 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,500 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight oil leak from rear differential

Fail 16 Feb 2012 55,488 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 28 Dec 2010 51,196 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 51,165 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 45,513 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 27 Nov 2008 42,689 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,799 miles

advise under body covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2007 34,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,892 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Fail 28 Nov 2006 26,892 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 FRC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 VU53 FRC, 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 VU53 FRC registered?

VU53 FRC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is VU53 FRC safe to buy?

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