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RJ53 YCA

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,974 mi
Last recorded64,974 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 YCA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 64,974 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,812 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 64,566 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 64,539 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,131 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 63,662 miles

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

Rear Exhaust clamps fractured

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 29 May 2015 62,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,161 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 59,139 miles

exhaust is in por condition at rear joint

Fail 30 Apr 2013 59,113 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust is in por condition at rear joint

Pass 8 May 2012 57,731 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,394 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 49,969 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 49,950 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,242 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,805 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,296 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,102 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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RJ53 YCA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RJ53 YCA, 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 RJ53 YCA registered?

RJ53 YCA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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