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RK53 BMW

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,238 mi
Last recorded100,238 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 100,238 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 100,109 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 100,050 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 99,159 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 95,531 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 95,531 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear of both catalytic converters (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 265/35/19

Pass 20 Apr 2021 92,695 miles

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged wheel speed sensor rubbing driveshaft (7.12 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged wheel speed sensor rubbing driveshaft (7.12 (c))

odd coil springs fitted across rear axle

Fail 29 Mar 2021 92,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged wheel speed sensor rubbing driveshaft (7.12 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind subframe mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged wheel speed sensor rubbing driveshaft (7.12 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

odd coil springs fitted across rear axle

Pass 7 Jul 2020 88,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 88,288 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 3 May 2018 88,048 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,935 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,658 miles

under vechile brake and fuel pipes greased up with cooper grease

Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,718 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,294 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Oct 2012 76,364 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,530 miles

surface corrosion on rear discs appears to have been stood

Pass 10 Jun 2010 70,826 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 70,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake disc worn and pitted+

Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,294 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 57,294 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,449 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,809 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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RK53 BMW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RK53 BMW, 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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RK53 BMW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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