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WK53 JEU

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,823 mi
Last recorded114,823 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 JEU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 114,823 miles

Various suspension components corroded front & rear

Fail 5 May 2026 114,799 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor mounting - marked in yellow chalk on underside of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate secured with cable ties

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad lining broken - some of the lining is missing. brake functioning as intended

Offside Front brake back plate partially insecure but not likely to become detached

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body brace mountings both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 114,483 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 114,018 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall has cuts

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall has cuts

Fail 3 Jul 2018 114,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall has cuts

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall has cuts

Pass 3 Apr 2017 112,966 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 110,056 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 108,495 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 107,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 103,283 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 98,816 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 93,181 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,872 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s hand brake low effort.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,649 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,382 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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WK53 JEU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WK53 JEU, 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 WK53 JEU registered?

WK53 JEU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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