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WJ53 VLV

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,435 mi
Last recorded63,435 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 VLV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,435 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 63,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 63,045 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,709 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,345 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,569 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 42,712 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 38,577 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs fractured at lower ends

Pass 29 Jan 2011 32,567 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 4 Jan 2010 29,502 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 23,558 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,558 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,084 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 14,471 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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WJ53 VLV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WJ53 VLV, 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 WJ53 VLV registered?

WJ53 VLV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ53 VLV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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