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RE53 YYO

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,231 mi
Last recorded95,231 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 YYO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 95,231 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 95,221 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to engine mis-fire. (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to engine mis-fire. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover not fully secured. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 94,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive differential front bearing leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 94,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential front bearing leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 90,545 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 87,128 miles

Offside Front Lower droplink rubber perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,647 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 84,645 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2016 80,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,793 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 75,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,456 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,980 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,681 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,648 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,007 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,882 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,124 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,630 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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RE53 YYO 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 80%.

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 RE53 YYO, 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 RE53 YYO registered?

RE53 YYO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is RE53 YYO safe to buy?

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