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RY53 VVA

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,693 mi
Last recorded69,693 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 VVA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 69,693 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 61,167 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,377 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,127 miles

rear diff leaking

Fail 8 Sep 2014 55,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear around outer edge

rear diff leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn around outer edge

rear diff leaking

Fail 27 Mar 2014 54,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn around outer edge

rear diff leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,289 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 47,424 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 47,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,809 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,189 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,385 miles

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 18 Jan 2008 35,352 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,455 miles

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

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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RY53 VVA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RY53 VVA, 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 RY53 VVA registered?

RY53 VVA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is RY53 VVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY53 VVA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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