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CX53 YRM

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,591 mi
Last recorded87,591 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YRM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 87,591 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 87,591 miles

Front Registration plate insecure refit (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,144 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 86,596 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 86,013 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 81,687 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)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 81,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 6 Mar 2015 78,509 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 78,505 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 74,216 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 74,216 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,116 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 72,116 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,130 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 9 Dec 2010 59,983 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 57,654 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,727 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,614 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 37,445 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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CX53 YRM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CX53 YRM, 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 CX53 YRM registered?

CX53 YRM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is CX53 YRM safe to buy?

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