MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear on board brake shoes binding slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear on board brake shoes binding slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
prop shaft noisy when rear wheels clear of the ground. POSSIBLY support bearing but unable to check due to undertrays/heatshields.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top mounting. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front 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))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Runflat indicator showing fault.
Offside Front bottom ball joint slight play
Offside Rear top shock absorber bush worn
anti roll bar corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
rear no plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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SL53 YGV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 SL53 YGV, 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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SL53 YGV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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