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WR53 TRX

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,210 mi
Last recorded57,210 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 TRX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 57,210 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 57,190 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 57,015 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,941 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 56,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 56,816 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 56,582 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 56,162 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 53,723 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 49,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both,225/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both,255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs are worn thin

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,189 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,850 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,303 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,133 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,418 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 27,097 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,984 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 22,018 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 14,990 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges

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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WR53 TRX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WR53 TRX, 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

How do I check the history of WR53 TRX?

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What year was WR53 TRX registered?

WR53 TRX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is WR53 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 TRX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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