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WU53 OME

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,266 mi
Last recorded59,266 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 59,266 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 59,140 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 58,930 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 58,680 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,337 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 58,090 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 57,553 miles

Nearside Front headlamp washer/cleaning device not working

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 56,679 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,654 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2016 55,654 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,483 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,876 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,149 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 5 Aug 2011 47,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,166 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,474 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in offside inner track arm joint (rack)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 41,468 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in offside inner track arm joint (rack)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,674 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,295 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 21,117 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 10,686 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 OME is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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