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SH53 CYO

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,794 mi
Last recorded118,794 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 CYO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 118,794 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2018 118,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 102,956 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 102,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,680 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,856 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,249 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,859 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 72,944 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 15 Feb 2012 72,944 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,504 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,974 miles

airbag warning lamp illumintaed

handbrake travel high

offside rear tyre badly worn edge - suggest replace

Fail 3 Oct 2009 65,967 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

airbag warning lamp illumintaed

handbrake travel high

offside rear tyre badly worn edge - suggest replace

Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,800 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

both rear tyres badly worn edges

handbrake travel high

Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,389 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Sep 2007 35,732 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,166 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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SH53 CYO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SH53 CYO, 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 SH53 CYO registered?

SH53 CYO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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