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WF53 AVU

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,153 mi
Last recorded96,153 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 AVU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 96,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to fuel tank pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 93,569 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 93,428 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2022 92,598 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 91,814 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,191 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 87,435 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 86,761 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,510 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,456 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 84,428 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 81,880 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,984 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 75,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,981 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,780 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs slight worn

both rear tyres slight worn inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,827 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 51,308 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 42,182 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,150 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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WF53 AVU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WF53 AVU, 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 WF53 AVU registered?

WF53 AVU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is WF53 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 AVU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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