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GK53 JZR

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,765 mi
Last recorded61,765 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 JZR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 61,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 61,764 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 61,614 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 61,423 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 61,082 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 60,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges, also starting to perish at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 60,580 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 60,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both front tyres lightly wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Sep 2019 60,128 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both front tyres lightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,801 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv gaiter leaking grease

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 59,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer cv gaiter leaking grease

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

rear exhaust clamps split

Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,554 miles

Nearside Front brake hose securing rubber worn

Nearside Front wiper rubber slightly torn

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft rubber gaiter slightly deteriotated

Offside Front brake hose securing rubber worn

Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,529 miles

Nearside Front brake hose securing rubber worn

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake hose securing rubber worn

Rear exhaust clamps cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,307 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 48,459 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,459 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,200 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,638 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,475 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,912 miles

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

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

nearside rear bmw center cap missing

Pass 21 Nov 2008 37,331 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,744 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GK53 JZR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey 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 GK53 JZR, 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 GK53 JZR registered?

GK53 JZR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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The MOT history for GK53 JZR 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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