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ET53 FUJ

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,227 mi
Last recorded74,227 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FUJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,227 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,373 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,073 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 71,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,417 miles

slight blow on exhaust

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,431 miles

slight damage to screen

Fail 14 Jan 2010 52,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,557 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 25,815 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 11,778 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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ET53 FUJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ET53 FUJ, 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 ET53 FUJ registered?

ET53 FUJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is ET53 FUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 FUJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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