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GY53 AYF

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,340 mi
Last recorded96,340 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 AYF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 96,340 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 94,703 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 94,703 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 89,964 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,572 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 82,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 75,826 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,065 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 74,047 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,498 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,491 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 72,491 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 71,159 miles

front and rear discs rusty due to been standing

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,230 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 61,021 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 61,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,228 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,930 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,682 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,625 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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GY53 AYF 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 75%.

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 GY53 AYF, 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 GY53 AYF registered?

GY53 AYF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is GY53 AYF safe to buy?

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