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AO53 YSH

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,206 mi
Last recorded18,206 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YSH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2021 18,206 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 17,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 17,348 miles

Exhaust back box to system clamp corroded and cracked

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 16,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 16,336 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 15,486 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 14,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

intermediate exhaust pipe to rear box flanges cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2014 13,721 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 12,878 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 11,618 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 10,800 miles

slight side wall damage on n/s tyres

very slight corrosion on inner face of front disc

Pass 27 Nov 2010 10,140 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 9,552 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 8,764 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 7,761 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 5,365 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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AO53 YSH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO53 YSH, 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 AO53 YSH registered?

AO53 YSH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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