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HD53 YJV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,708 mi
Last recorded93,708 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 YJV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 93,708 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 92,857 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 92,638 miles

both clamps at rear exhaust box corroded and broken ,but not loose or leaking

Fail 16 Jun 2022 92,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both clamps at rear exhaust box corroded and broken ,but not loose or leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2021 92,583 miles

both rear exhaust clamps corroded away but not loose or leaking

Fail 29 Sep 2020 92,579 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective has splits in seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front suspension level sensor broken off

both rear exhaust clamp corroded away

Pass 18 Sep 2019 92,568 miles

Offside Front suspension angle sensor broken

all rear joint exhaust clamps broken but not loose or leaking

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Sep 2019 92,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front suspension angle sensor broken

all rear joint exhaust clamps broken but not loose or leaking

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,487 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged slight damage inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front suspension angle sensor corroded away

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear exhaust clamps corroded badly but not loose or leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear damage to outer tyre wall

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

both front tyres slightly out of shape

front angle sensor broken away

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust clamps corroded away but not loose or leaking

Fail 13 Sep 2017 92,111 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear damage to outer tyre wall

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

both front tyres slightly out of shape

front angle sensor broken away

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust clamps corroded away but not loose or leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2016 91,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has areas of slight damage to outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

battery not clamped but cant move

oil leak rear pinion seal

Fail 7 Sep 2016 91,358 miles

battery not clamped but cant move

oil leak rear pinion seal

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has areas of slight damage to outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 91,124 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALLS.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 90,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brakes have slight imbalance

nearside rear and nearside front tyre have damage to outer walls

offside front angle sensor broken away

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 16 Sep 2014 90,266 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brakes have slight imbalance

nearside rear and nearside front tyre have damage to outer walls

offside front angle sensor broken away

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 8 Sep 2014 90,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,484 miles

nearside front & rear Tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,070 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall is lightly cut.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 88,070 miles

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre outer wall is lightly cut.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 84,981 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 81,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 78,813 miles

both rear shocker tops corroded rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,581 miles

slight play steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2008 59,581 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)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

slight play steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2007 40,549 miles

rear number plate ageing

slight play steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,709 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 21,119 miles

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

Front and Rear number worn

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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HD53 YJV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HD53 YJV, 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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HD53 YJV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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