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RG53 CFX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,023 mi
Last recorded93,023 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 CFX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 93,023 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 93,021 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,684 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,667 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 74,909 miles

3 out 4 exhaust rear clamps split sucure at time of test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven

very bad oil leak on rear diff suggest att asap

Fail 14 May 2013 74,909 miles

3 out 4 exhaust rear clamps split sucure at time of test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven

very bad oil leak on rear diff suggest att asap

Pass 10 May 2012 68,522 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 62,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cracks appearing in treads of both front tyres.

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)

Fail 5 May 2011 62,462 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cracks appearing in treads of both front tyres.

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 10 May 2010 56,393 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,777 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 45,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2008 45,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,859 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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RG53 CFX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RG53 CFX, 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 RG53 CFX registered?

RG53 CFX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is RG53 CFX safe to buy?

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