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PX53 TJU

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,745 mi
Last recorded69,745 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 TJU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,707 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 58,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 8 Apr 2015 47,950 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 47,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,838 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 42,838 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,630 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 39,630 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust flanges cracking.offside front height adjuster rod broken.both front brake backing plates rattle. rear brakes noisey.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2011 33,722 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 33,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,743 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 27,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,293 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 23,293 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,483 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 21,416 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 16,825 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 16,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 16,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,679 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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PX53 TJU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PX53 TJU, 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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PX53 TJU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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