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RE53 ETK

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,895 mi
Last recorded121,895 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 ETK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 121,895 miles

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2025 120,787 miles

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2023 120,012 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 May 2022 119,590 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 117,620 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 117,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 116,619 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 113,706 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 108,255 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 105,146 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 105,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,229 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,424 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 92,113 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,231 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 88,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,185 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 79,295 miles

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

o/s/f play at wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,747 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 68,747 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 57,520 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 48,768 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 35,985 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 35,807 miles

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

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

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 ETK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ETK, 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 ETK registered?

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

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