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AJ53 WAA

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,010 mi
Last recorded121,010 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WAA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 121,010 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 115,321 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 115,321 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 110,552 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 104,670 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 98,467 miles

Slight Exhaust Leak On Back Box

Fail 11 Apr 2020 98,466 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Slight Exhaust Leak On Back Box

Pass 13 Apr 2019 91,262 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 83,654 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 83,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative disconnected from suspension arm (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,689 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,960 miles

all four tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 60,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall chipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 60,249 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall chipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,896 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 13 Jan 2012 50,795 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 50,795 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,699 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,548 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 41,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,801 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,969 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,634 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 WAA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WAA, 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 WAA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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