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EY53 VTU

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,454 mi
Last recorded80,454 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 80,454 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 79,941 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 79,640 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 78,625 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 77,683 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 75,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 73,744 miles

Nearside Front wheel has been welded

vehicle returned with 2 different wheels on rear

Fail 10 Sep 2019 73,741 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel has been welded

Offside Rear wheel has been welded 3 times

Pass 22 Oct 2018 67,696 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,640 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 63,102 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,804 miles

fuel cap seal poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2014 57,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,343 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)

all tyres sidewall dama ge no core showing

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,535 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,918 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 44,918 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,219 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,674 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,274 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,515 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,183 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 24,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EY53 VTU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY53 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

EY53 VTU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is EY53 VTU safe to buy?

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