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AJ53 NDO

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,419 mi
Last recorded83,419 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NDO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 83,419 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 83,229 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe and rear suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 83,224 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle to rear box joint corroded and bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe and rear suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tyre light on

Pass 6 Jun 2024 82,866 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 81,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, also goes across subframe to osr , corroded in 2 areas (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox flange corroded and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 14 Jun 2022 79,883 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

rear tail pipe (back box) to centre fixing corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 77,847 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged intior mirrior glass faded /foggy (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe by tank and going over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

center pipe flange on to rear silencer broken and partialy missing still held by bolts but not blowing at presernt

Fail 14 Jun 2021 77,838 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 255/35/19/96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged intior mirrior glass faded /foggy (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe by tank and going over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

center pipe flange on to rear silencer broken and partialy missing still held by bolts but not blowing at presernt

Pass 19 Jun 2020 75,535 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 75,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 75,253 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at brake pipe mounting clamps (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 74,220 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 74,220 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 71,617 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 May 2016 67,582 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 67,582 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 May 2015 64,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 64,092 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,130 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,669 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 53,669 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,840 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 31,982 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 30,026 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 29,853 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,697 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,448 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,697 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 21,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,546 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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AJ53 NDO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NDO, 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 NDO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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