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VX53 ZKJ

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,776 mi
Last recorded106,776 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZKJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,776 miles

rear axle tyre read getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2016 100,931 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,808 miles

front brake discs app wear limit

n/s rear tyre app limit

o/s rear tyre on limit for wear

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,113 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGE

Pass 3 Apr 2013 84,442 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 84,442 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,093 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 15 Mar 2012 82,093 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,058 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 68,690 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 68,690 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,233 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,133 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 44,631 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,499 miles

nsf lower ball joint some play

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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VX53 ZKJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX53 ZKJ, 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 VX53 ZKJ registered?

VX53 ZKJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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