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MD53 ZXG

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,212 mi
Last recorded125,212 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 ZXG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 125,212 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 124,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 124,420 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 124,190 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 123,987 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 123,958 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 122,388 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 121,304 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 120,114 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 116,079 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 116,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 111,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 111,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 103,335 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 103,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 101,025 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 101,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 94,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 94,721 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,143 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 87,131 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 79,242 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front brake discs worn

nearside rear & offside rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2010 72,364 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear diffrential sligth oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2009 64,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,124 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 46,710 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 46,708 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,730 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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MD53 ZXG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MD53 ZXG, 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 MD53 ZXG registered?

MD53 ZXG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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