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WJ53 RZE

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,692 mi
Last recorded116,692 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 RZE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 116,692 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 113,820 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 113,064 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 110,486 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 110,477 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 106,078 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 103,929 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 100,773 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 100,773 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault red air bag light on (5.4.2)

Offside Front head lamp self levelling device not connected to suspension arm

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside head lamp (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 99,577 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 93,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,273 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 23 Aug 2014 86,856 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 86,856 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 79,782 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 70,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,581 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Aug 2011 60,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,881 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre has cut to outer wall (NOT TO CORDS)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 54,183 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 51,006 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,314 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 40,997 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 32,465 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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WJ53 RZE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WJ53 RZE, 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 WJ53 RZE registered?

WJ53 RZE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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