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GY53 AYG

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,219 mi
Last recorded72,219 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 AYG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 72,219 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 71,260 miles

Offside Front back plate loose at top

Pass 5 Feb 2018 70,563 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 65,946 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 62,783 miles

Both rear tyre's lightly cracking on tread,lightly wearing in centre of tread.

Front disc's slightly worn,lipped.

Fail 23 May 2016 62,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyre's lightly cracking on tread,lightly wearing in centre of tread.

Front disc's slightly worn,lipped.

Slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,779 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 60,771 miles

Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pad warning lamp on.

TPM lamp on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,687 miles

both front tyres are becoming perished

rear exhaust clamps are corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are becoming perished

Fail 17 Sep 2010 41,043 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are becoming perished

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 39,790 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,936 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,863 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 33,776 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,916 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre cut on side wall and wearing on outer edge

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 AYG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AYG, 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.

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What year was GY53 AYG registered?

GY53 AYG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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