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RE53 BAO

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,229 mi
Last recorded126,229 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 BAO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 126,229 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024 126,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 125,685 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 17 Oct 2020 124,450 miles

brake pipes covered

hand brake just met the requirements

sills covered

Pass 25 Aug 2017 121,528 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 121,528 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 118,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres out of shape

rear exhaust rubbers broken

Fail 5 Apr 2016 118,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres out of shape

rear exhaust rubbers broken

Pass 12 Jan 2015 118,603 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 110,683 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 100,526 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 100,526 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 91,889 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)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 112,105 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 112,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 74,995 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

o/s/f tyre 3mm worn on inner edge (225/40/19)

slight play in n/s of rack

Fail 15 Jan 2009 74,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

o/s/f tyre 3mm worn on inner edge (225/40/19)

slight play in n/s of rack

Pass 30 Oct 2007 56,509 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,064 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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RE53 BAO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RE53 BAO, 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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RE53 BAO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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