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RN53 MLJ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,208 mi
Last recorded75,208 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 MLJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 75,208 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 74,322 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 73,727 miles

tpms light on

Pass 6 Jul 2020 69,848 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 65,554 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,578 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 64,569 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 61,930 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,988 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 58,982 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,451 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,948 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

nearside steering rack has slight play in it

Pass 13 May 2009 35,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 33,790 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 22 Apr 2008 33,790 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,425 miles

slight play to the nearside of the steering rack

slight wear to the front and rear brake discs

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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RN53 MLJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RN53 MLJ, 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 RN53 MLJ registered?

RN53 MLJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is RN53 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 MLJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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