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EY53 GUX

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,201 mi
Last recorded114,201 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 GUX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 114,201 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 113,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 113,528 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 112,125 miles

Central Rear OIL LEAK FINAL DRIVE OIL SEAL

Pass 10 Jun 2019 108,883 miles

Cover sills fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 108,882 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cover sills fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge also bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 105,038 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 98,303 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 98,303 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 92,489 miles

Offside front wheel stiff to turn

Fail 6 Feb 2016 92,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front wheel stiff to turn

Pass 11 Feb 2015 53,670 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,032 miles

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

rear anti-roll hitting on bottom arms

Fail 11 Jun 2014 82,032 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear anti-roll hitting on bottom arms

Pass 8 Jun 2013 78,837 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 78,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,419 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES AND SIDE WALLS CRACKING/DETERIORATED

Fail 28 Jun 2012 70,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES AND SIDE WALLS CRACKING/DETERIORATED

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,875 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,828 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 48,315 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,924 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 45,924 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,839 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f sidewall of the tyre damaged

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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EY53 GUX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 EY53 GUX, 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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EY53 GUX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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