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GX53 WRC

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,218 mi
Last recorded105,218 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 WRC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 105,218 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 103,728 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 102,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 100,717 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear. both hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear tyres 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s and o/s wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 12 Jul 2022 100,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front tyres 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s and o/s trailing arm mounts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Fail 11 Jul 2022 100,535 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front tyres 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s and o/s trailing arm mounts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 May 2021 99,922 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential housing damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hose outer casing perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear brake pipes lightly corroded/covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2021 99,918 miles

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

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential housing damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hose outer casing perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear brake pipes lightly corroded/covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 99,501 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,364 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 99,348 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 99,346 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,006 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 86,261 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 79,760 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 76,147 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 73,669 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 73,667 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,179 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,662 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres perishing in tread pattern both sides

Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,118 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)

unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipes as they are partly covered by fuel tank and plastic covers

Pass 30 Mar 2007 52,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,458 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 WRC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver 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 WRC, 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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GX53 WRC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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