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RK53 OJM

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,578 mi
Last recorded78,578 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 OJM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 78,578 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 77,978 miles

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Pass 22 May 2024 77,570 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 76,546 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 76,037 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 74,812 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 74,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed brake hose chaffing rubber grommet come out off suspension leg mounting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blowing from heatshield mounting bolt ( rusted away) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 72,891 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 71,649 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 70,328 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,131 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,773 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,018 miles

Rear exhaust clap broken

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,854 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear exhaust clamp is rusty and split

Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 53,349 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 53,300 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge of tread

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,848 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 49,848 miles

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

Nearside 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 Apr 2009 43,499 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 43,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,263 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 34,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,115 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 OJM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OJM, 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 RK53 OJM registered?

RK53 OJM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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