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PY53 BGZ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,097 mi
Last recorded80,097 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 BGZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 80,097 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 80,097 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,837 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Offside Front brake discs backing plate broken

bolt missing out of centre box too front pipe flange

both rear brake hose farrells corrroeded

central exhaust pipe flange where it bolts to back box cracked

heat shield on centre pipe broken

n/s and o/s steering rack slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ferrule corroded (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 68,742 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 68,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 66,458 miles

a.fuel cap seal perrished

a.both rear brake discs corroded

a.n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

a.o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

a.rear exhaust clamp cracked

a.rear exhaust rubber mounting broken still secure

Fail 5 Aug 2013 66,458 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

a.both rear brake discs corroded

a.fuel cap seal perrished

a.n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

a.o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

a.rear exhaust clamp cracked

a.rear exhaust rubber mounting broken still secure

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamps (x2)are broken

Fail 20 Aug 2012 63,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust clamps (x2)are broken

Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,286 miles

Exhaust center to rear pipe has clamp/union broken

Fail 1 Aug 2011 61,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust center to rear pipe has clamp/union broken

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,502 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,087 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 55,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Nov 2008 46,474 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,474 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,956 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,916 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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PY53 BGZ 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 65%.

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 PY53 BGZ, 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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PY53 BGZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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