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VX53 ZWT

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

147,668 mi
Last recorded147,668 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZWT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 147,668 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 147,073 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 146,370 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 145,908 miles

Nearside Front dip beam not bright

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 2mm and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2022 145,908 miles

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

Nearside Front dip beam not bright

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 2mm and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2021 145,495 miles

Fuel filler cap seal heavily deteriorated but still sealing fuel filler neck

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low across tread but above the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 145,495 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal heavily deteriorated but still sealing fuel filler neck

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low across tread but above the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 145,206 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded and fractured

Pass 22 May 2019 140,456 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2019 140,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 127,976 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 127,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 118,386 miles

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

offside rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2017 118,327 miles

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

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

offside rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2016 112,701 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger deteriorated but exhaust still secure

Pass 27 May 2015 106,194 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 102,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

STRONGLY ADVISE slight bind on nearside front brake,satisfactory on roller brake tester ,advise to be investigated further

Pass 29 May 2014 89,036 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 88,621 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 73,470 miles

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 10 May 2012 64,267 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 54,776 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,523 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 42,066 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,204 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 35,172 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,766 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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VX53 ZWT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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