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EY53 UOB

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,499 mi
Last recorded93,499 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 UOB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 93,499 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 92,100 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 90,979 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 89,621 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 87,395 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 86,571 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,053 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 84,102 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,792 miles

Oil leak Diff has slight leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,936 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,559 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes have been greased / unable to inspect

Rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2014 74,273 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,780 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,265 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 1 Oct 2011 46,119 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,536 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,089 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,102 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,984 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,652 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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EY53 UOB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EY53 UOB, 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 EY53 UOB registered?

EY53 UOB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EY53 UOB safe to buy?

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