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AY53 YLP

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,856 mi
Last recorded80,856 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YLP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 80,856 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 78,193 miles

Offside side repetor lamp faded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 75,847 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 74,497 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

cant fully inspect brake pipes due to grease

Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,802 miles

both lower centre brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 73,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear centre main brake pipes in front of fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both lower rear main centre brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 71,887 miles

Lower undertrays fitted

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,739 miles

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

Under trays and covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2017 70,739 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake binding Caliper (3.7.B.1)

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

Under trays and covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 68,716 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,471 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 61,121 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 61,120 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,538 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,891 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 36,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,084 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 20,509 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 20,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 16,374 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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AY53 YLP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY53 YLP, 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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AY53 YLP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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