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GJ52 RSZ

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,811 mi
Last recorded59,811 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 RSZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 59,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear nearside pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 59,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear nearside pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 55,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 53,236 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,580 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 51,572 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,597 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,604 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,691 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,625 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 31,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,152 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,722 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 21,722 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,282 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,685 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 14,127 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 14,127 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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GJ52 RSZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ52 RSZ, 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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GJ52 RSZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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