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OE53 YRY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,514 mi
Last recorded100,514 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 YRY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 100,514 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 99,606 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 98,800 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 97,687 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 95,925 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 95,919 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 93,735 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 93,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 93,077 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 93,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 90,491 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 84,472 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2013 74,654 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,287 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 71,284 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,212 miles

both front tyres are near bald on inside

rear diff oil seal leaking oil

Fail 22 Jul 2011 66,187 miles

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

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

both front tyres are near bald on inside

rear diff oil seal leaking oil

Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,920 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 14 Jan 2009 55,216 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,250 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,439 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 11,025 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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OE53 YRY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OE53 YRY, 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 OE53 YRY registered?

OE53 YRY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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