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AD53 EPY

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,806 mi
Last recorded82,806 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 EPY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 82,806 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 82,331 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,856 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 80,662 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 80,662 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 78,482 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 78,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 77,054 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 77,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 76,499 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 76,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 76,384 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 76,005 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 75,726 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,362 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,769 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 73,760 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 73,014 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 73,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2012 72,984 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

play in inner steering rack joints

steering rack damp

wipers smeary

Pass 9 Apr 2011 71,513 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 67,132 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,673 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,698 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play steering rack both sides

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,795 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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AD53 EPY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AD53 EPY, 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 AD53 EPY registered?

AD53 EPY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AD53 EPY safe to buy?

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