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653 ABC

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,517 mi
Last recorded55,517 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration653 ABC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 55,517 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 55,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges

Pass 7 Oct 2022 54,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 54,447 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,679 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 52,827 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,611 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,264 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,879 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,350 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,650 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,633 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,970 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,157 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 24 Sep 2008 31,024 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,276 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 31 Aug 2006 21,664 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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653 ABC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 653 ABC, 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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What year was 653 ABC registered?

653 ABC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is 653 ABC safe to buy?

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