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GM53 MPX

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

180,279 mi
Last recorded180,279 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM53 MPX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 180,279 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion offside front wing

corrosion on nearside rear shock absorber

engine undertray damaged

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2023 169,332 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 169,332 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal split to excess (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 160,208 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion offside front wing

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Fail 24 Nov 2022 160,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Pass 11 Nov 2021 148,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Heavy oil leak from diff.

Fail 5 Nov 2021 148,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Heavy oil leak from diff.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 133,377 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 133,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 117,617 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 102,617 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 98,913 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,429 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 88,633 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,630 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 71,705 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 60,765 miles

Front brake discs are rusty and slightly worn

Rear brake discs are rusty and slightly worn

Fail 25 Apr 2012 60,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 50,525 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 46,512 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 46,438 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 40,592 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 37,401 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 33,820 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,216 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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GM53 MPX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GM53 MPX, 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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GM53 MPX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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