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EX53 YDV

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

47,916 mi
Last recorded47,916 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YDV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 47,916 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 47,872 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 47,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 46,935 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 45,834 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 44,842 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 44,568 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,743 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,961 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,961 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,720 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,090 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges and outer walls have some cuts

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,598 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 30,355 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 26,809 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,191 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,191 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 22,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 20,653 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 3 Oct 2008 19,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Sep 2007 16,358 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 16,358 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,857 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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EX53 YDV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EX53 YDV, 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 EX53 YDV registered?

EX53 YDV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 YDV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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