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CJ53 UEX

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

112,990 mi
Last recorded112,990 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UEX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 112,990 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 112,990 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 112,207 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 111,739 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 110,936 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower joint dust cover split

Fail 14 Oct 2022 110,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower joint dust cover split

Pass 15 Oct 2021 109,789 miles

Offside rear lower suspension bush rubber deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2021 109,789 miles

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

Offside rear lower suspension bush rubber deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2020 108,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 108,895 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 107,879 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 107,879 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 105,870 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 105,870 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 103,137 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2017 103,137 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2016 98,372 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,488 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 92,979 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 88,718 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear exhaust box outer input pipe securing clamp missing, but secure and not blowing.

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,162 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre pipe to rear box securing flange bracket broken, but secure and not blowing

Fail 15 Nov 2011 73,933 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre pipe to rear box securing flange bracket broken, but secure and not blowing

Pass 17 Nov 2010 68,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 68,535 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 62,341 miles

fuel filler cap sealing ring deteariorating.

rear exhaust box too center pipe securing bracket broken, but still secure and eahaust not blowing.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 62,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel filler cap sealing ring deteariorating.

headlamp level sensor broken away from offside suspension arm, hence headlamp aim too high.

rear exhaust box too center pipe securing bracket broken, but still secure and eahaust not blowing.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,636 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,429 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 48,404 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,393 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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CJ53 UEX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 CJ53 UEX, 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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CJ53 UEX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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