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GJ53 PDK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,262 mi
Last recorded113,262 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 PDK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 113,262 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 108,779 miles

Advise all brake discs showing signs of rust fatigue

Fail 22 Dec 2015 108,779 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Advise all brake discs showing signs of rust fatigue

Pass 16 Dec 2014 103,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wishbone front bush has slight play

Fail 9 Dec 2014 103,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wishbone front bush has slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2013 93,024 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 81,818 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,358 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,862 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 57,862 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,925 miles

near side door mirror missing

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,359 miles

as last test

Fail 25 Oct 2008 39,248 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,716 miles

Advise rear exhaust clamps are cracked from corrosion but exhaust is secure at time of test

Advise the front discs are slightly pitted.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 34,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

2 child seats fitted to rear

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f and both rear tyres worn close to limit on edges.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,575 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GJ53 PDK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ53 PDK, 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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GJ53 PDK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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