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PJ53 YRL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,788 mi
Last recorded78,788 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 YRL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 78,788 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 78,785 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2024 77,724 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 76,804 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 75,377 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,473 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,002 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 71,745 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 71,602 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 71,519 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 70,990 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2014 70,337 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE PRSSURE SENSOR LINKAGE BROKEN

Pass 6 Apr 2012 65,095 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,705 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,597 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,413 miles

chip in windscreen

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2006 18,946 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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PJ53 YRL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PJ53 YRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ53 YRL registered?

PJ53 YRL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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