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NA53 YVF

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,514 mi
Last recorded39,514 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 YVF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 39,514 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

underside steering suspension braking components have corrosion and heavy waxoil

Pass 11 Sep 2024 39,493 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

underside steering suspension and braking components have corrosion

underside steering suspension and braking components have heavy waxoil making inspection hard

Pass 12 Sep 2023 39,443 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

heavy waxoiling of underside steering suspension and brake components making inspection hard

underside including steering braking and suspension components have corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2023 39,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

heavy waxoiling of underside steering suspension and brake components making inspection hard

underside including steering braking and suspension components have corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2022 39,410 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

underside including steering suspension and braking components have heavy waxoiling making inspection hard

Fail 22 Sep 2022 39,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

underside including steering suspension and braking components have heavy waxoiling making inspection hard

Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,269 miles

Undertray prevents inspection of components

Vehicle underside coated in wax oil

Pass 2 Feb 2021 39,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Jan 2020 39,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 38,715 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front damage to wheel and tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 38,235 miles

Nearside Front wheel and tyre damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 37,801 miles

Offside Front damage to wheel and tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,893 miles

Offside Front tyre. cuts in side wall

Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,920 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,102 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,766 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,538 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear road wheel has had repair

Pass 5 Mar 2011 31,024 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 29,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres shoulders running off

off side front suspension sensor unit corroded off bottom arm

rear disc vent holes starting to block up

Pass 27 Feb 2010 29,343 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres shoulders running off

off side front suspension sensor unit corroded off bottom arm

rear disc vent holes starting to block up

Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,861 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 23,814 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 23,814 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 20,192 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,043 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 14,954 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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NA53 YVF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NA53 YVF, 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 NA53 YVF registered?

NA53 YVF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is NA53 YVF safe to buy?

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