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WU53 ODL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,107 mi
Last recorded102,107 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 ODL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 102,107 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,536 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 89,388 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 89,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,839 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,532 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 77,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,907 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 70,259 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 70,059 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 55,832 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,235 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,691 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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WU53 ODL 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 78.6%.

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 WU53 ODL, 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 WU53 ODL registered?

WU53 ODL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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