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RF53 GOU

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,020 mi
Last recorded129,020 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 GOU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 129,020 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 119,901 miles

offside rear light not fully functioning

oil around diff

tested wet

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Fail 27 Dec 2017 119,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear light not fully functioning

oil around diff

tested wet

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Pass 31 Dec 2016 111,748 miles

Offside Rear some led lights not working in light cluster but still visible

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 103,941 miles

o/s/r side light not fully working

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres worn low on edge

Pass 2 Jan 2015 96,533 miles

front metal brake pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight leak rear exhaust joint

Fail 31 Dec 2014 96,531 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front metal brake pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight blow exhaust rear joint

Pass 2 Jan 2014 90,928 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 82,467 miles

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Dec 2012 82,467 miles

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

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2011 75,044 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 67,216 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 60,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 49,959 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,530 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,953 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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RF53 GOU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RF53 GOU, 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 RF53 GOU registered?

RF53 GOU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RF53 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 GOU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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