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BJ53 SOS

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,535 mi
Last recorded125,535 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 SOS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 125,535 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 122,303 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 118,862 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,553 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyre pressure light on

Fail 15 Aug 2013 107,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 14 Aug 2012 98,221 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,268 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,340 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 81,072 miles

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

sport suspension position indicator not fixed in position on off-side front

Pass 9 Dec 2008 73,555 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 73,555 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 66,719 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 52,601 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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BJ53 SOS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ53 SOS, 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 BJ53 SOS registered?

BJ53 SOS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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