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FJ53 VRT

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,208 mi
Last recorded72,208 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VRT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 72,208 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 70,877 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 69,991 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,456 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 69,320 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING ARMS

Fail 4 Feb 2022 69,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CENTRE TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CENTRE TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING ARMS

Pass 7 Nov 2020 67,295 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 65,326 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Oct 2019 65,325 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,340 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,310 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,857 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,456 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,271 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 53,267 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing to inner edges 225/40/zr 19 budget

Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,048 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 48,352 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inne edges, wheel alignment is needed.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,708 miles

front tyres wearing to inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2011 45,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing to inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2009 39,499 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped.

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2008 35,614 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,849 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,247 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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FJ53 VRT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FJ53 VRT, 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 FJ53 VRT registered?

FJ53 VRT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ53 VRT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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