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RON 853Y

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

86,878 mi
Last recorded86,878 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRON 853Y
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 86,878 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 86,688 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 86,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 86,439 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 86,375 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 86,208 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 86,092 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 85,956 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 85,856 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 85,537 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 85,039 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 84,609 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 82,017 miles

Centre exhaust fitting bolt missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 67,822 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 62,797 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 62,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,419 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 55,412 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,669 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 51,669 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

A/C belt starting to crack.

Fail 22 Oct 2009 46,363 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,363 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,296 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 43,296 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,675 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,670 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 31,369 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,337 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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RON 853Y is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 RON 853Y, 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 RON 853Y registered?

RON 853Y is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is RON 853Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RON 853Y shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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