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RL53 AAF

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,020 mi
Last recorded148,020 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 AAF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 148,020 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 148,018 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 142,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

def as a leak

Pass 2 Mar 2023 136,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 136,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 131,394 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 127,197 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 124,153 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front side body damage

Offside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

small stone chip in the front screen o/s front

tyre pressure light is on

Fail 17 Feb 2020 124,153 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure and broken (0.1 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light is on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front side body damage

Offside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

small stone chip in the front screen o/s front

tyre pressure light is on

Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,787 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 112,787 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 103,520 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 103,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,546 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,127 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 89,127 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 81,299 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 81,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,467 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,095 miles

tpms light on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,705 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,889 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 38,684 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

car has vhigh imbalance 24%

Pass 31 Dec 2007 30,214 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 2,113 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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RL53 AAF 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 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RL53 AAF, 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 RL53 AAF registered?

RL53 AAF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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