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GX53 CEA

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

164,502 mi
Last recorded164,502 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 CEA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 164,502 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear seats and seatbelts not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2024 164,165 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 160,489 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 150,183 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 147,013 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 143,541 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 1 May 2019 134,302 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 125,741 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 119,415 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 116,881 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 113,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 113,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 109,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake only just met efficency

Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 98,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 92,120 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 91,999 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,003 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,305 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 83,285 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,616 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

note nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall and slight tearing caused by separation of it structure inner sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2008 75,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

note nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall and slight tearing caused by separation of it structure inner sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,601 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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GX53 CEA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black 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 GX53 CEA, 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 GX53 CEA registered?

GX53 CEA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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