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VU53 WBO

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,083 mi
Last recorded68,083 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 WBO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,083 miles

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

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 17 Aug 2010 63,943 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 55,788 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 55,788 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 55,323 miles

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,354 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 42,267 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 35,429 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,365 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 35,365 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Both front shockabsorber dust boots loose.

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 WBO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WBO, 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 WBO registered?

VU53 WBO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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