MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened ALL lowering springs (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake only just obtained min limit (17%)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid contaminated Black (1.8 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened ALL lowering springs (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake only just obtained min limit (17%)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
nearside front tyrew worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
rear tyres outer wall damage
rear tyres wearing inner edges
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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RV53 JFJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 RV53 JFJ, 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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RV53 JFJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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