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RJ53 YGO

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,762 mi
Last recorded102,762 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 102,762 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 100,999 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 99,462 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 98,252 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 96,416 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 96,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 92,966 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 90,856 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 89,282 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 87,136 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,986 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 84,730 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,372 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,063 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 66,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,029 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,273 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 52,273 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 51,138 miles

advice:tyre walls damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2010 51,138 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advice:tyre walls damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,146 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,348 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 41,662 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 30,034 miles

electronic limtied slip differential fitted vehicle unsuitable for roller brake tester

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 YGO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YGO, 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 RJ53 YGO registered?

RJ53 YGO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is RJ53 YGO safe to buy?

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