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WU53 OEP

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,503 mi
Last recorded73,503 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 OEP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 73,503 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 73,284 miles

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 6 Aug 2019 73,166 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,878 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,012 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 66,561 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front wheel tight to rotate by hand

Fail 10 Mar 2015 64,110 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front wheel tight to rotate by hand

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,224 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,680 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a sut but not showing cord

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,444 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,360 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn on both edges

Pass 8 May 2009 54,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 50,363 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 45,660 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,601 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,555 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 OEP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WU53 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

WU53 OEP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is WU53 OEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 OEP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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