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AY53 ZPL

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

174,256 mi
Last recorded174,256 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZPL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 174,256 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 173,245 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 171,610 miles

Front discs lipped

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays + sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Oct 2023 171,604 miles

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

Front discs lipped

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays + sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Sep 2022 170,796 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 170,796 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 169,942 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 169,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 168,980 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 168,344 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 167,636 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 166,997 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 166,502 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 163,854 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 163,854 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 152,942 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 141,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt missing from under tray

o/s wing mirror loose but not insecure

rear exhaust clamp corroded no longer holding exhaust together

Fail 21 Sep 2013 141,244 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt missing from under tray

o/s wing mirror loose but not insecure

rear exhaust clamp corroded no longer holding exhaust together

Pass 22 Sep 2012 128,803 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 128,796 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 116,328 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front,rear brake discs lipped front inner brake pads low strong advise.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front tyre inside tyre wear.

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear tyres inside tyre wear.

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 116,286 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front,rear brake discs lipped front inner brake pads low strong advise.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front tyre inside tyre wear.

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear tyres inside tyre wear.

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 101,665 miles

Rear trailing bushes weak operation.

Road wheels marked.

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside,nearside front tyres inside tyre wear,cuts to side walls.

Offside,nearside rear upper rubber mounting seperating rear dampers.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 88,922 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 80,633 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 66,027 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 50,927 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 ZPL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AY53 ZPL, 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 ZPL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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