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GJ53 ZFA

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,065 mi
Last recorded97,065 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 ZFA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 97,065 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 96,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 96,656 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 96,498 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 96,131 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,768 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 95,179 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 94,431 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,685 miles

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

Reduced effort from nearside park brake

Under trays limit inspection

slight oil leak from differential

Pass 12 Nov 2016 90,548 miles

Differential oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 87,338 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,917 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 85,915 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

centre to rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,138 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,975 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 74,261 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 70,009 miles

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 22 Sep 2010 70,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 57,008 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 54,046 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 45,504 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,360 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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GJ53 ZFA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GJ53 ZFA, 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 GJ53 ZFA registered?

GJ53 ZFA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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