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RJ53 OXZ

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,236 mi
Last recorded70,236 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 OXZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 70,236 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 70,063 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2024 69,951 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 69,712 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2022 69,159 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2021 68,675 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2020 68,126 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2019 67,464 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2018 67,004 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2017 66,575 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2016 65,765 miles

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

both front tyre valves perishing

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,073 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 61,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 61,101 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,615 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,888 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vee belts are cracking.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 48,888 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vee belts are cracking.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,248 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 39,152 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,953 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,254 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 20,214 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OXZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OXZ, 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 OXZ registered?

RJ53 OXZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for RJ53 OXZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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