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GY53 CCV

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,374 mi
Last recorded164,374 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 164,374 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 164,350 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 161,417 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 159,116 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 157,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 157,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 154,748 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 153,741 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 152,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 152,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 148,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 148,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 143,076 miles

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

Offside Rear shock dust cover missing

covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Jan 2017 137,502 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 28 Jan 2016 129,922 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 129,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 121,538 miles

O/S & N/S/F to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 113,886 miles

Gearbox warning light on indicating a fault.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Nearside rear silencer exhaust clamp missing.

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

Offside rear silencer exhaust clamp corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer insecure at centre pipe join.

front to rear brake pipes corroded in centre covered by mountings unable to fully inspect

Nearside rear tyre tread low on both edges. Cords nearly exposed.

Offside rear tyre tread low on both edges. Cords nearly exposed.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 113,885 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Gearbox warning light on indicating a fault.

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Nearside rear silencer exhaust clamp missing.

Offside rear silencer exhaust clamp corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer insecure at centre pipe join.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on both edges. Cords nearly exposed.

Offside rear tyre tread low on both edges. Cords nearly exposed.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 100,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust clamps corroded.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 100,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Airbag warning light on indicating a fault.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust clamps corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 83,754 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 83,754 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,921 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 61,366 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside front tyre low on inner tread.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 61,366 miles

Nearside front tyre low on inner tread.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 35,717 miles

all four tyre outer sidewalls have cuts

Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,623 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 26,623 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GY53 CCV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CCV, 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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GY53 CCV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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