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RJ53 BWM

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

32,819 mi
Last recorded32,819 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 BWM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 32,819 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 32,405 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 32,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have grease covering (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers under trays and body panels installed restrict the view of some components and grease on the brake pipes

Pass 25 May 2023 31,638 miles

Engine covers under trays and body panels restrict the view of some components

Pass 6 May 2022 30,981 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 28,379 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 28,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear piped started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 27,994 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 27,548 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,768 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 26,755 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,544 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 25,332 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 21,543 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 19,580 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 13,413 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,395 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,288 miles

passengers wiper blade split

Pass 1 Sep 2010 11,787 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 10,576 miles

Both front tyre treads badly split and perished .Nail in offside front .

Rear tyre treads worn and low on the outer edges .

Pass 1 Sep 2008 9,415 miles

Rear tyre treads low .

Pass 22 Aug 2007 7,409 miles

both rear tyres have cuts on outer walls

n/side front tyre has bad cuts in outer wall

o/side front tyre cut on tread

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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RJ53 BWM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 RJ53 BWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ53 BWM registered?

RJ53 BWM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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The MOT history for RJ53 BWM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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