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RX53 LJU

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,458 mi
Last recorded132,458 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 LJU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 132,458 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joints (7.1.2)

both centre to rear brake pipes heavily greased

rear diff oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 132,136 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joints (7.1.2)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 124,942 miles

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

Slight play in nearside rear rose joint bush

Pass 8 May 2014 119,434 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight buldge on outer wall

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

Fail 2 May 2014 119,360 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre has slight buldge on outer wall

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 113,922 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 113,920 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 113,912 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 106,889 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 106,889 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 97,967 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 97,967 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 86,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 70,001 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 70,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 55,707 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 40,420 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 35,430 miles

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

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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RX53 LJU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RX53 LJU, 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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RX53 LJU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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