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RJ53 EHH

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,817 mi
Last recorded17,817 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 EHH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 17,817 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 17,751 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 17,639 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 17,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 17,587 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 17,579 miles

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2018 16,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 16,532 miles

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 23 Aug 2016 16,520 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,439 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 16,298 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 16,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 19 Sep 2013 16,057 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 15,460 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 15,460 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 15,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Sep 2010 14,514 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,838 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,627 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,624 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 11,620 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 10,379 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 8,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 8,908 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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RJ53 EHH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ53 EHH, 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 EHH registered?

RJ53 EHH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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