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SG53 ZGF

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,624 mi
Last recorded92,624 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 ZGF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 92,624 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 92,623 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 88,727 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on dash

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2022 88,713 miles

Offside Front slight play at inner rack joint.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre as marked. ()

TPMS lamp illuminated on dash.

yellow brake warning lamp illuminated on dash.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,913 miles

Central Rear Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,153 miles

Front position lamps are now angel eye lamps

Fail 3 Mar 2016 83,153 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,853 miles

Front sidelamps operate via afterfit headlamp halo's

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,892 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,495 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,361 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 70,605 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,833 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,910 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,591 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,594 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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SG53 ZGF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SG53 ZGF, 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 SG53 ZGF registered?

SG53 ZGF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is SG53 ZGF safe to buy?

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