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RJ53 YVF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,979 mi
Last recorded112,979 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 YVF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 112,979 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 112,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 109,453 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 105,507 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 105,489 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 104,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 103,942 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 103,404 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Oct 2015 101,973 miles

Both front tyres cracked but not deep enough to expose cords

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 96,900 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal slight cracks but still sealing fuel tank

n/s/f/o/s/f tyres have small cracks on outter edge but not showing cords

Fail 19 May 2014 96,900 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

fuel cap seal slight cracks but still sealing fuel tank

n/s/f/o/s/f tyres have small cracks on outter edge but not showing cords

Pass 7 May 2013 90,455 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 90,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 87,544 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 80,897 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 74,838 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front fog lights damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2010 74,838 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front fog lights damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2009 64,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,687 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has a lage cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,020 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 38,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,387 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 YVF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RJ53 YVF, 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 YVF registered?

RJ53 YVF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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