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BM53 RAG

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,657 mi
Last recorded73,657 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 RAG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 73,657 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nsf & osf tyres worn inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 72,983 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 72,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 72,190 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,811 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,353 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 71,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Bald on outer edge With small cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,370 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 68,782 miles

surface corrosion n/s/r subframe mount

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,088 miles

surface corrosion n/s/r subframe mounting

Pass 18 Oct 2016 65,374 miles

surface corrosion n/s/r subframe mount

Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,199 miles

surface corrosion n/s/rear subframe mount

Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,552 miles

surface corrosion n/s/r subframe mount

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,539 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,732 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,233 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,639 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,663 miles

2x child seats fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,236 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 14,115 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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BM53 RAG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BM53 RAG, 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 BM53 RAG registered?

BM53 RAG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BM53 RAG safe to buy?

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