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RE53 BAV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,752 mi
Last recorded95,752 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 BAV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 95,752 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 95,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 93,998 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 93,642 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 92,085 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,064 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 86,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 82,741 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamps excessively corroded and cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2018 78,792 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,318 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Rear exhaust joint clamps corroded

slight oil leak from rear differential front oil seal

Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,371 miles

Rear exhaust silencer clamps corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 69,503 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 69,503 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre valve perishing

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,877 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,021 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,955 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,332 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,855 miles

23% imbalance on front service brake

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,631 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 40,033 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 BAV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RE53 BAV, 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 RE53 BAV registered?

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

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