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WM53 MZZ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,883 mi
Last recorded96,883 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 MZZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 96,883 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 96,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front suspension lowered

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

Rear suspension lowered

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

bolts missing from exhaust joints

no rear seatbelts fitted

no rear seats fitted

roll cage fitted to rear

Pass 17 Aug 2022 95,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 92,997 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 88,451 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 85,606 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,948 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 78,161 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 76,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,081 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 67,424 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 67,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 Oct 2012 60,004 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,943 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 53,084 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 53,084 miles

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

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

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)

front tyres worn on edges.225/40zr19 93w

rear brake discs corroded.

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 32,959 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 32,959 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 22,301 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jul 2007 18,372 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,065 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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WM53 MZZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WM53 MZZ, 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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WM53 MZZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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