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EF53 JXG

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,526 mi
Last recorded59,526 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 JXG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 59,526 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 59,160 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 58,990 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 58,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,835 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

rear exhaust joint/flange cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,903 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 54,848 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deterioated

Pass 20 Aug 2018 50,046 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2017 46,354 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 46,325 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,892 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 43,892 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,349 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 34,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 34,286 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 29,923 miles

n/s/r wheel appears to have small crack on inside rim

Pass 21 Dec 2010 26,142 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 21,506 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 19,652 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 174,223 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 14,609 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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EF53 JXG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EF53 JXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF53 JXG registered?

EF53 JXG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is EF53 JXG safe to buy?

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