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RV53 YGY

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,803 mi
Last recorded107,803 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 YGY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 107,803 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 99,349 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 99,349 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 95,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,879 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 93,082 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 93,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 88,128 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 87,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,270 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear diff has oil leak and mess

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 77,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes have a slight imbalance across them during increase and decrease test

rear exhaust clamp snapped and has aminor leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 72,126 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,167 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,141 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,931 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 51,519 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 51,519 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 46,245 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,085 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 38,311 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,839 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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RV53 YGY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV53 YGY, 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 RV53 YGY registered?

RV53 YGY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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