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BX53 GXJ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,371 mi
Last recorded105,371 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 GXJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 105,371 miles

Rear Exhaust box and pipe connection rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2017 105,371 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust box and pipe connection rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2016 102,911 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 96,692 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 96,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 90,671 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 82,518 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box clamps broken

Pass 10 Dec 2012 73,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2012 73,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,424 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 62,012 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 62,012 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,796 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 55,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,033 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,831 miles

inner rear pads low

some play in steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2008 38,265 miles

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

both front tyres near limit

inner rear pads low

some play in steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,288 miles

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,683 miles

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

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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BX53 GXJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BX53 GXJ, 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 BX53 GXJ registered?

BX53 GXJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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