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EY53 UPP

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,752 mi
Last recorded84,752 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 UPP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 84,752 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 84,254 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 84,252 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 83,129 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 82,499 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 81,718 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 80,448 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 78,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,664 miles

THERE IS SOME PLAY STARTING IN THE NSF LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 75,010 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 73,279 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 69,176 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2011 62,178 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,602 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,593 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 55,101 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 55,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,735 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 39,735 miles

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

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 UPP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPP, 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 UPP registered?

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

Is EY53 UPP safe to buy?

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