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AJ53 ZGT

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,920 mi
Last recorded123,920 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 123,920 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 117,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 112,108 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 106,702 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 103,605 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 103,604 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 93,928 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 83,230 miles

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

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)

front tyres wearing on edges advise tracking check

Pass 13 Dec 2007 74,891 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 74,891 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 58,975 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 ZGT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ53 ZGT, 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 AJ53 ZGT registered?

AJ53 ZGT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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