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BV53 JYO

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,931 mi
Last recorded48,931 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 JYO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 48,931 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 48,927 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 48,642 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 48,087 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 48,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 47,683 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,935 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 46,494 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 41,365 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,271 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 34,963 miles

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

slight play in rack arms

Fail 15 Aug 2011 34,953 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in rack arms

Pass 11 May 2010 31,376 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,740 miles

Dash warning light on

Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 17,756 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)

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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BV53 JYO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BV53 JYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV53 JYO registered?

BV53 JYO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BV53 JYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 JYO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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