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BK53 YWN

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,053 mi
Last recorded56,053 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YWN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,764 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,794 miles

Small crack in front number plate

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,669 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,764 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 38,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 12 Jan 2007 33,116 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 33,112 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,535 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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BK53 YWN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK53 YWN, 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 BK53 YWN registered?

BK53 YWN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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