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AJ53 EFA

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,297 mi
Last recorded59,297 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EFA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 59,297 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 58,866 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside parking brake performance low

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 58,176 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSF and OSF (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside handbrake performance low

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 56,948 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged. Ply/Cord not exposed

Fail 28 Nov 2014 56,935 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged. Ply/Cord not exposed

Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,010 miles

Nearside handbrake performance low

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 55,997 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,080 miles

Automatic headlamp adjuster link defective

Heavy surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes at rear

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,448 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 53,448 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,317 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 44,133 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,889 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges †nearside close to limit

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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AJ53 EFA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ53 EFA, 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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AJ53 EFA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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